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https://thewiredshopper.com/how-google-wants-video-game-without-consoles/#respondFri, 24 May 2019 21:23:40 +0000https://thewiredshopper.com/?p=4509564In one point at least, Google has succeeded: the name of its new service,…

In one point at least, Google has succeeded: the name of its new service, Stadia, was on everyone's lips on the night of Tuesday 19 to Wednesday, March 20, and especially those of professionals involved in the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. It is indeed within the walls of this show that the group of Mountain View (California) officially entered the video games industry.

In one hour of conference, the Web giant has unveiled the main lines of this project: an on-demand gaming platform available from almost any connected machine, be it a computer, a smartphone, a smart TV or a tablet, in the manner of Spotify for music or Netflix for movies and TV shows. "It's not a box, it's a service," said Phil Harrison, president of the group's video game division.

"It's the end of the era in which consoles could sell more than 100 million copies," says an industry consultant hinting at the PlayStation 2 or the Nintendo DS in the 2000s. The stakes are high for the entire industry. This is is a potential market of 2 billion people that hope to eventually reach the stage of on-demand video-gaming, getting rid of the obstacle of expensive dedicated machines. Hence the decline of Sony and Nintendo stock on the stock exchange after the announcement, investors fear that their current dominance of the sector is jostled by this new and colossal competitor.

Synergy with YouTube

If Google was careful not to communicate on the details of its catalog and its business model - will it choose a subscription-model like Netflix's or funding by advertising? - several ambitious features have already been presented, such as the possibility to join mid- game, from a YouTube video or a link on social networks.

If Google aims to target the very general public and no less than 200 countries in the future - more than there are at the United Nations - this first conference was mainly the company's desire to attract gaming aficionados first and foremost . Moreover, a very high speed connection will be essential to enjoy the service, making it very elitist, even though journalists have already noticed a very slight latency. Stadia will not be usable in a train or on a plane, and only partially in subways and rural areas.

Attracting Developers

But Google is in no hurry. This first release was aimed more at game creators than consumers , through several demonstrations of development tools of very simple appearance. The economic model is, in fact, barely profitable for the moment and depends largely on the number of registered users. But Google is not alone in the nascent video game streaming market: Sony, Microsoft or Amazon which already owns the live-streaming giant Twitch, are refurbishing their weapons.

As with Netflix, OCS and soon Disney in the field of video on demand, it is likely the catalog and the exclusivities of each actor who will decide on the winner. Several professionals commented on the "ultra-aggressive" used by Google, which does not hesitate to invest large amounts to acquire games exclusively. Another sign of the company's strategic interest is that the group recently announced that the Canadian Jade Raymond, a star of the industry who has worked for Ubisoft and Electronic Arts has taken the lead for Stadia Games & Entertainment.

A Worrisome Project

Given its financial strength and expertise, Google has the means to impose its service. Some are already worried that the virtual monopoly of the data hoarding giant is worsening, while the video game market was, outside mobile, one of the last major digital markets to escape. Others fear the environmental impact of this platform, which relies on a particularly heavy infrastructure that remote computation requires. Stadia works thanks to data centers, which are huge energy sinkholes. This might become a world without consoles, but not without consequences.

]]>https://thewiredshopper.com/how-google-wants-video-game-without-consoles/feed/07 Mind-Blowing Smart Car Technologies That Will Hit the Road Soonhttps://thewiredshopper.com/7-mind-blowing-smart-car-technologies-that-will-hit-the-road-soon/
https://thewiredshopper.com/7-mind-blowing-smart-car-technologies-that-will-hit-the-road-soon/#respondTue, 21 May 2019 20:59:20 +0000https://thewiredshopper.com/?p=4509546The industry of high technologies is constantly developing, with a new revolutionary release happening…

The industry of high technologies is constantly developing, with a new revolutionary release happening every week or so. No surprise that all related niches are following the trend. Thus, smart car technologies are continuing to strike the minds. After the company Nissan showed its Resonance concept, the big manufacturer promised that passengers will have the opportunity to manage music and multimedia themselves. The concept was a preliminary announcement of the new Murano; the technology will be implemented in production cars.

The Future of Automotive Gadgets

Despite the overly avant-garde appearance and transcendental technologies, the ideas that are presented in concept cars are sometimes implemented in real cars. Some of the technologies from the list may seem incredible. In several years or so, you will be hardly surprised with those innovations.

1. “Communicating” Systems for Cars

As more and more cars get their own Internet connection in the future, they will be able to “communicate” with other vehicles to keep track of important and sometimes vital information. Is there any traffic jam on the road? Has an accident or any breakage occurred? Through its onboard computer, a vehicle will analyze and collect the most important data. Nothing of what is happening on the road will be left aside. This innovation may seem really booming, just like free VIN decoder​​was for some people a few years ago.

​Car-to-Car Communication will help prevent accidents by allowing vehicles to warn each other about accidents before the driver manages to see the consequences of the “happening.” Also, this technology is developed by the world's leading manufacturers, including Audi, to create a new autonomous model.

2. System of 3D Gestures

Based on what was shown at the Consumer Electronics Show in La Vegas, the 3D gesture technology system will become one of the parts of the interaction with the car in the future. Thus, instead of the touchscreen, joysticks, and buttons, drivers of the future will have the opportunity to control parts of their cars with just a wave of their hands.

This means that you can close and open windows by simply waving your hands up or down (in the direction you want to move it). As an alternative solution, you will be able to make an incoming call by simply pointing towards the screen of the infotainment system. What is more, it will be also possible to reduce/ increase the airflow, change the temperature, and so on. Well, such communication in the future with the car will probably become available to all drivers.

3. Car Integration with Smartwatch

For several years, it has been possible to integrate vehicles with smartphones and most recently sync your car stereo with smart assistants like Alexa. Some people still find it mind-blowing. However, car manufacturers are not going to stop here. There are other technologies suitable for this integration/ easy-to-use concept. Thus, the Smartwatch is also beginning to attract the attention of developers. For example, Hyundai with the Android Wear application allows you to use it for a number of functions, including remote engine start/ stop, door locking/ unlocking, headlight on/ off and beeping.

In addition, the application will help you find your car, call technical assistance on the road, or contact your personal Hyundai assistant. And all this is available through voice commands performed on the Smartwatch.

4. System for Automated Parking

Some vehicles are already equipped with the Parktronic systems and can identify parking spaces themselves and independently take appropriate actions in order to park. To simplify and expand the possibilities of autonomous parking, it is necessary to create an infrastructure connecting a car.

In practice, it will look something like a garage or a parking lot that will “talk” to the car via the Internet and tell it where free space is, without forcing the vehicle to idle while riding through the parking lot. After dropping off passengers at the entrance to the garage, the car will approach the free space and will automatically park. In order to get your car back, the owner simply has to call it using a smartphone.

This technology can also be used at home, where the car can be taught to “memorize” your parking space. This information means that when you arrive home, you can get out of the vehicle and send the car to park itself in a predetermined place. That’s convenient, agree?

5. Integration with Different Apps (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto)

Automakers are actively installing applications into their infotainment systems, which means that they can be integrated with the car's entertainment system. As a result, the built-in screen sensor will look like the usual screen of your mobile phone. There will be the same applications, the same icons, and the same convenience.

Thus, you do not have to wait for updates for your car to get the latest applications at hand. In addition, working as an access point to the Internet, your phone will help to better integrate the car into the open Internet surfing.

6. Lightweight Materials

You may not be surprised when we say that the automotive industry is doomed to revolutionary solutions. Perhaps, your next car will be made of lightweight materials. Thus, reducing the weight without losing the durability, reliability, and safety of its materials, your car will become more responsive to the management and will become more economical.

For example, the Ford F-150 has a new aluminum body, which reduces up to 317 kg from the curb weight. And it is only the beginning with the aluminum. Also, BMW is widely using carbon fiber for its new electric car i3. This is especially evident in a monocoque BMW. The next step in the development in this direction is the use of carbon fiber in more mass production.

7. Full Integration with Phones

In the modern world, it is “better” to lose car keys than a cell phone. So why not get rid of the car keys completely? Automakers are exploring the possibility of using smartphones in the NFC (near field communication). The latter is a wireless, high-frequency, short-range communication technology that enables data exchange between devices. With this technology, access to the car will be as simple as clicking on the smartphone screen.

Are You Ready?

Are you ready for a new way of driving and doing nothing except for having fun from the drive? It is absolutely possible now; it will become more than possible in the future. Car developers will help you get the best out of your driving experience in the next 5-10 years. Whether is a solution of “communicating” cars or a system of 3D gestures, each smart car driving technologies will boom the industry and give you the maximum pleasure and comfort while you are on the go. Benefit from the easy and fun driving, use all the gimmicks of new and smart cars.

​Unlike the Under Cabinet Range Hoods, the Island Mount models are firmly anchored on the ceiling offering a free-standing design above the stove. Most companies have gone ahead to manufacture this type of units due to their performance and high demand by most customers.

Most of these units are designed with a stainless steel coating and a glass top which adds to the style while still maintaining durability. This article will offer a detailed review of the best Island Range Hoods manufactured by different companies.

Quick Comparison Table & Our Pick!

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The Best Island Mount Range Hoods In The Market For The Money!

The Golden Vantage 36” GVCI-36 Island Mount Range Hood is a unit which has been crafted with a lavish design which complements any type of kitchen. With a helpful user manual at your disposal, this unit is easy to install and comes with all the necessary accessories required to convert it into a useful appliance.

This unit has an airflow capacity of 870 CFM, a sound level of 65db, dishwasher safe aluminum baffle filters, 4×2-watts LED lights and a 3-speed push button which regulates the amount of air getting through the filters.

Unlike other Golden Vantage range hoods, the 36” GVCI-36 Island Mount Range Hood is a perfect fit for all your kitchen needs. The unit has dimensions of 35.4×24×30 inches and a weight of 50 pounds. This makes it very easy to mount on an 8-9 feet ceiling for a precise operation. With an 870 CFM suction power, you will never again complain of bad odors, smokes or heat in your kitchen.

Pros

With a useful manual at your disposal, the unit is surprisingly easy to install.

The 870 CFM suction power of this unit is very strong making it the best for sucking unwanted odors and heat from your kitchen.

It has a lavish design and look which adds on the interior beauty.

Cons

The clock is set on the 24 hour system which may be confusing to some users.

The motor power is a bit noisy when the unit is operating on a ‘high’ setting.

The AKDY 30” AZ-B02-IS-75 Island Mount Range Hood is absolutely the perfect fit for modern kitchens. The unit has been designed with practicality in mind making it one of the most preferred hoods in the market. Among the super brilliant features which users are expected to enjoy include; an airflow of 870 CFM, twin dishwasher safe baffle filters, 3-speed fan control which regulate the suction power, 4×35-watts halogen bulbs and a dual LCD touch screen interface which enables you to control the unit on either side.

The overall performance of the AKDY 30” AZ-B02-IS-75 Island Mount RangeHood can be said to be perfect. Although suffering some minor setback, this unit has been the most preferred by people looking for a simpler alternative to solve their kitchen needs. Its weight of 68 pounds and dimensions of 23.6×29.5×9.1 inches means that this appliance can fit in any ceiling without a hassle.

Pros

The unit has a strong suction power (870 CFM) which enables it to remove around 99% of all unwanted odors, steam and smoke from your kitchen.

For those people whose kitchens use an open floor plan, the Golden Vantage GV-GL-9002-36 Island Mount Range Hood is the best unit to consider. This hood comes with a powerful motor which uses 170-watts of power to suck contaminated air from your kitchen. The graceful curves and traditional European design adds style and value to your modernized kitchen.

A magnificent piece of art available at an affordable price, this unit comes with advanced features which include; a touch panel control, a stainless steel outer coating, 4-2 watts LED light bulbs, a 65db noise level and 3-speed controls which add value and class to your kitchen. A weight of 68 pounds and dimensions of 38×26×19 inches are additional features which have made this unit to be at the top of the class.

Of the three units we have reviewed so far, the Golden Vantage GV-GL9002-36 Island Mount Range Hood is the only unit which is available at an affordable price and comes with all the basic features. Its 170-watt powerful motor and 840 CFM power blower offers real competition to most brands.

Pros

TheGolden Vantage GV-GL9002-36 Island Mount RangeHood has a powerful motor which sucks all contaminated air from your kitchen.

The unit is fairly priced and has features which are also available in other top-rated units.

The unit is very pretty and offers a lavish design in the kitchen.

It’s easy to install and the stainless steel coating is much easier to clean and maintain.

Cons

The LED lights are dim and fail to offer sufficient lighting in the kitchen.

A number of customers have complained about the packaging saying that the unit was poorly packed and had dents and damages which is a frustrating factor.

Conclusion

Based on my review, theGolden Vantage 36” GVCI-36 Island Mount Range Hood is the leading unit in terms of style, value and performance. With smart features which are not present in any of the above range hoods, this unit is readily available in the market at an affordable price.

TheAKDY 30” AZ-B02-IS-75 Island Mount Range Hood is the second unit in my categorywhich comes with an 840 CFM powerful motor, 3-speed control and 4×35-watts halogen light bulbs to suit your kitchen needs. The unit is available at an affordable price and comes with numerous basic features to suit your kitchen needs.

Finally, we have the Golden Vantage GV-GL-9002-36 Island Mount Range Hood which is the best unit for people living on a tight budget. With a 170-watts motor, 4×2-watts LED light bulbs, a 3-speed control and a 65db voice level, the Golden Vantage GV-GL-9002-36 Range Hood is still a top-rated unit.

What you’re hearing ain’t gonna be far from impossible. The age of being able to print off anything in your home is fast approaching. For the past years, different versions of 3d printers have been made available in the market allowing people to print off just about ANYTHING – from missing washing machine parts, eyeglass frames to moving toys – right from their homes.

3D printers have the ability to build solid objects layer by layer using computer models from a digital Computer Aided Design (CAD) file. Such is scanned into a 3D modeling program (with a 3D scanner) in which a software then slices the design into hundreds or thousands of horizontal layers. The 3D printer reads the file and creates each layer exactly to specification (with no hint of the layering visible) and the end result: a three dimensional object.

As research and development on this new technology escalated, some communities and groups began designing 3d printers that can print food! Check them out here:

1. Fab@Home 3D printers

Instead of the plastic extruder other 3d printers are built with, researchers from Cornell University came up with syringe-based toolhead versions of 3d printers that can work around with different kinds of materials ranging from silicone, stainless steel, clay, and food ingredients such as frostings, cake batter, caramel, cheese, pasta and chocolate among many others.

The device doesn’t appear like a traditional printer; it’s more like an industrial fabrication machine. Raw food inks are deposited into the machine, the recipe (FabApp) is loaded, and viola! The syringes start depositing food inks line by line, and layer by layer, according to the CAD-drawn blueprint.

Working with the French Culinary Institute, their experiments came up with amazing creations including a miniature space shuttle made of pureed scallops and cheese. The Manhattan-based culinary institute has been testing out the technology since 2009 and continues to be impressed with its many possibilities.

Want one? Get it at The Next Fab Store. Fully assembled Fab@Home Version 1.0 Two Syringe System sells at $3,500. A DIY kit can be ordered for $2,350. The Fab@Home Version 2.0 two Syringe printer complete DIY Kit has a price tag of $2,500.

2. Essential Dynamics Imagine 3D printer

Kids will blow their mind if they see mom head to the printer instead of the kitchen and print out meatloaf for dinner. Definitely not kidding! The Imagine 3D printer, like the latter, is a syringe based 3D Printer that comes fully assembled. It works with a variety of materials, including chocolates, silicone, cheese, epoxy – and better believe it – meat.

Since all types of meat can be used with it (chicken, fish, turkey, beef, pork), creative eaters can have fun and practically ‘play with food’ by designing their sushi in any shape desired! Who says sushi always have to round?

A fully assembled Imagine 3D Printer is priced at $2,995. With a bigger build platform, the 2nd generation Essential Dynamics Imagine 3D printer sells at $1,995. 2nd gen is preloaded with designs and uses single cartridge for easier operation.

3. Choc Creator V1 by Chocedge

The Choc Creator allows sweet lovers to create their own custom-made 3D treats. This technology uses open source 3D printing software and accepts standard 3D printing STL files and Gcode. Chocolate designs can be uploaded to the printer via a standard USB connection.

To own one, pre-order from their website for £2,888 (about $3,500).

4. Cornucopia Food Printers

The current limitation with existing 3d printers that are capable of printing food is the requirement that any ingredient must be made into a puréed consistency. They can’t heat, season or bake any food.

Marcelo Coelho and Amit Zoran, a couple ingenious minds at MIT, began working on the Cornucopias Project and came up with several concept designs for a personal food factory that brings the versatility of the digital world to the realm of cooking. Their 3d printers work by storing, precisely mixing, depositing and cooking layers of ingredients. Transformation of ingredients into new compounds take place during the printing, thus, the final output have consistency and varied flavors as expected from gourmet meals.

The Digital Chocolatier prototype is designed intended to assemble and taste different chocolate candies using a graphical user interface that allows one to select and combine ingredients which the machine extrudes into the thermoelectric cup. Its interface allows users to rate and store recipes for future use. Finished product is ready for consumption.

The Digital Fabricator functions by storing, mixing, depositing and actually cooking layers of ingredients. This is made possible by the heating and cooling tubes located on the printing head. Through a touch-screen interface and web connectivity, users have ultimate control of textures, nutritional value and most importantly: the taste of every meal.

The Robotic Chef is a mechanical arm that can physically and chemically transform food. It can drill, cut, inject spices, compress and cook a piece of meat, fruit, or any solid food object held by the arm.

The Virtuoso Mixer can mix multiple ingredient variations outfitted with an array of thermoelectric heating and cooling elements that modifies the temperature of the produced mixtures in a very short time. Its interface can combine ingredients in controlled amounts, crush and mix them into different degrees, and extrude controlled amount of samples to allow adjustments of the recipe. Nothing goes to waste when experimenting with recipes using this machine. When one is satisfied, the final recipe can even be saved for future use.

It’s practically like having a plug-in masterchef in your kitchen. You can enjoy gourmet meals 3x a day, 24/7. With how fast 3d printers are developed and made available in the market, it won’t be impossible to have one in your home in less than a decade.

5. Shapeways 3d Printing Service

For those who are not ready to pay thousands of dollars for their own home 3D-printer, the NY-based 3d printing factory Shapeways allow consumers and retailers to upload their designs to them, which after printing, they ship the results back to the clients. Their production facility in Long Island City, Queens is the biggest consumer-focused 3D printing factory in the world with 50 printers filling its 25,000 feet of floor space. That allows them to work with over 30 different types of materials from the widest varieties including plastics, stainless steel, silver, ceramics, and more in all kinds of colors and finishes.

Not so recently, they successfully printed the Bacon Mobius Strip. If you’re thinking about ordering, you can get a quick quote directly from their website.

6. Moléculaire

Using the expirimental molecular cooking technology, the Moléculaire is a handy CNC-food-printer that performs a layer-by-layer printing process out of small particles from diverse ingredients. Here’s what it can do: print three-dimensional desserts, complex structures, shapes for molecular dishes, and patterns for decorating a meal within minutes. Aside from being user-friendly, users can also create their own recipes, download recipes, or even share them with other users in an online community.

This futuristic kitchen appliance is at the Top 8 Finalist entry in the Electrolux DesignLab’09 competition. So, you can’t buy this anywhere – not just yet.

More developments on 3d printing food are on the way as researchers continue to better the technology. Sometime ago. Missouri-based startup Modern Meadow received the $350,000 grant to continue developing bioprinted meat for human consumption. The effort is geared on a more environmentally-friendly way to satisfy a natural human craving for animal protein.

The implications of the 3d printing technology could be far-reaching. 3D printing will do for food what email and instant messaging did for communication. In the future, will you be heading to the store and pick up a turkey cartridge that you can print dinner tonight. Sounds like science fiction — but it’s arriving sooner than we think.

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https://thewiredshopper.com/best-back-massagers-to-buy/#respondMon, 06 May 2019 20:33:06 +0000https://thewiredshopper.com/?p=8221Nothing is more blissful than returning home to a beautiful massage after a stressful…

Nothing is more blissful than returning home to a beautiful massage after a stressful day. The muscle tension, body stiffness after lifting more than you can manage and stress at the office can take its toll on you if left untreated.

Prevention is always better than cure. Popping painkillers may give you temporary relief from your body and back pain. It is a massage which helps ease pain and soothe muscles. While massages were once considered a luxury to be enjoyed only at spas or health clubs, doctors and other medical professionals consider taking a massage a more mainstream therapy.

While a full body does make you feel relaxed rejuvenated, just massaging your back relaxes you and gives you lots of benefits as all the body s nerves run through the spine. While it s not practical or possible for everyone to have a personal masseuse or even head to the massage parlor everyday for a massage, there s now something even better to the rescue in the market, back massagers.

Quick Comparison Table & Our Pick

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The Best Back Massager In The Market That Money Can Buy!

Zyllion ZMA-13-BK Shiatsu - Best Electric Massager 2019

No time for a back massage? Why not bring the masseur the Zyllion Shiatsu pillow massager with heat to your home instead! With the ZMA-13-BK at home you can enjoy a Shiatsu-style massage anytime you want.

The cordless shiatsu neck & back massager with heat has 4 deep-kneading rotating nodes which effectively relieve you of muscle tension, aches and knots. Ergonomically designed to fit into the small of your back or neck, you just have to sit back and press the On button while the massager melts stress away. Its 20-min auto shut-off and overheat protection device ensures the massager s safe usage.

The Five Star 10-motor vibration massage seat cushion with heat-neck-shoulder-back and thigh massager is just what your tired muscles may be yearning for. This is a massage seat cushion which uses 10 vibration motors to massage your aching parts while providing soothing heat for the lower back regions.There are altogether 8 push buttons for 4 massage programs and 4 massage zones, power on/off and heat on/off buttons on this hand control unit. As it s heating element can be independently switched on or off, you can decide if you want a heated or ordinary massage.

Pros

Offers 10 vibration motor for neck, shoulder, back and thigh massages

Soothe lower back pain with its heating feature

4 massage programs with 3 massage speeds to choose from

4 massage zones to apply appropriate pressure while massaging different parts of the body

A portable unit which can be conveniently used at home, office or car as needed

Comes with a car and AC adapter

Programmed to automatically shut down after 30 minutes of use

Has a 3 year factory warranty and 30 days no-questions asked refund policy

Cons

AC adapter cord is a bit short which can be inconvenient as all chairs may not be near a power outlet

Not a shiatsu massage but a vibrating massage which does not give deep tissue massage

Some complain it s massage does not eliminate back pain as does not reach deep tissues

The Pure-Wave CM7 cordless facial and body massager will give you more reason to return home after a long day at the office. This is a powerful cordless high speed percussion massager with a variable speed dial used to adjust the percussion or vibration as necessary. It s lightweight and ergonomically designed with an easy to hold long handle which proves helpful at reaching hard-to-reach areas.

The Pure Wave personal massager comes with 6 different massage heads to choose for the style and firmness of your massage. It comes with an additional facial vibration motor in its handle which operates up to 10,000 RPM using specially designed facial and scalp massage attachments.

Pros

Powerful and cordless rechargeable percussion back massager

Percussion motor operates up to 3700 RPM while facial vibration motor operates up to 10,000 RPM

The shiatsu neck & back massager with heat offers superior deep massage capabilities with it s 4 improved massage nodes which target all the hard to reach muscles. It s bi-directional movement feature makes it feel like you are getting a personal massage while using it. In addition to this, its multi-position feature makes it possible to use the massager to massage not only your back and neck but also your shoulders and waist.

Pros

2 power supplies (AC and car adapter) make it possible to use the massager both at home and in your car

Selectable heat feature loosens tight muscles

4 massage nodes reaches deep into tissues to create a professional spa experience

Can be used in two directions to sooth neck, back, waist and shoulders

Has a 15-minutes auto shutoff feature

Comes with a 90 day guarantee and 3 year replacement warranty

Easy to maneuver the massager from neck to shoulders and mid back as arms are in a sling

No batteries needed

Cons

The massager doesn t run without any power source so it has to be plugged in to use

Not a portable device as it cannot be charged and does not run on batteries

Heat is not very noticeable or effective

Some complain the product literally melted within an hour s use

Not very hands-free in function as your arms remain tugged against the straps to remain on your shoulders

Gideon Powerful Vibrating Massager - Best Massage Chair

Got a stiff neck carrying your baby all day long? The Gideon Powerful Vibrating Massager Seat Cushion should help give relief through it s 8 vibrating points which deeply penetrate into your neck to relieve stress, aches and tension. It also features an optional heat therapy which radiates warmth to soothe and loosen all your tightened muscles.

You have 8 programmed massaging patterns to choose from to enjoy a customized massage in the comfort of your home or office. This back massager for car is so convenient to use as you just have to strap it onto the chair you use at home or office and of course, your car seat. It s so convenient that you can fold it to store away after use.

It s corded hand control keypad is easy to use. With its illuminated LCD screen, there s no problem using the massage cushion even in darkness. It can be used connected to either an AC outlet or a DC car plug.

Pros

Helps provide relief from stress, aches and tensions

Has 8 vibrating points which deeply penetrate into muscle fibers to release tension and knots

The Naturalico Shiatsu Massager is the next best thing for sore muscles and a stress releaser to a personal masseuse. You can experience a spa-quality massage at home with its four-rotating nodes which knead shiatsu pressure to give a relaxing massage. The added soothing heat reaches deep down into muscle fibers to help release all the accumulated tension and pain.

As the massager is versatile, lightweight and portable in design, it can be used in the office or at home as a deep muscle relaxer. It is it s bi-direction massage movements which gives you a massage similar to a personal massage which eventually helps you quickly reach deep REM sleep.

Pros

Uses the help of multiple massage nodes to knead pressure and relax muscles with shiatsu massage

Offers soothing heat to which releases strain and pain by reaching deep into muscle fibers

Reduces muscle tightness and improves flexibility

Helps improve recovery times after injuries by increasing circulation

Induces more restful sleep with its bi-direction movement

Lightweight and handheld design which works all over the body

Comes with AC adapter and car adapter to use at home, work or on the go

Cons

Reasons To Buy A Back Massager

It is everyday stress which builds up at certain points like your neck and back which manifests itself as physical pain. A back massager like the Homedics handheld back massager helps a lot at easing any pain you feel by soothing your back and body muscles.

These personal back massagers are affordably priced for anyone to use. It s also easy to use; you just have to switch it on and you can start using it within seconds. It thus saves you time as you needn t make an appointment, or spend time travelling to a massage therapist for a massage. Moreover, as back massagers are portable, you can carry them along even on trips or keep them handy in your car, office or home to use as required.

Portable back massagers are also rather helpful at giving you some relief from that itch you can t reach and scratch on your back. They help with pain management to give relief from your body aches and pains. You can choose between specific massagers like deep muscle massagers and heated back massagers to use for both full body massages and spot massages.

Benefits Of Back Massagers

The most obvious benefit of using a back massager handheld is pain relief, help at calming down of stiff muscles and giving you better energy and flexibility to help you feel like a new person with better health.

They also offer the following benefits:

Upper back tension relief

Too much of stress, immobility and repetitive motion can lead to neck and shoulder pain. Instead of taking a painkiller which gives momentary relief, it s better getting an upper back massage which effectively releases the built-up tension and reduce any muscular pains.

Relief from lower back pain

The best massagers for back give you relief from lower back pain after strenuous workouts or sitting at the deck for prolonged hours. As they are usually lightweight and convenient to use, there s no difficult at using it to reach and massage your strained lower back.

Better sleep

Sometimes stiff muscles can make it rather difficult for you to fall asleep or even to stay in deep sleep after falling asleep. If this is the case, a back massager helps relax your back muscles so that you feel relaxed and fall asleep to enjoy better sleep.

Makes you feel good

A massage is just what the doctor ordered to make you feel good, happy and relaxed as it stimulates the production of feel good hormones like endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. You in fact stop taking pain killers because you feel good, and this in turn helps prevent back pain related anxiety and depression.

Quickens healing

A back massage helps improve your range of motion while exercising and carrying out your everyday activities by healing tight and weak back muscles and tissues even in those with a long history of back pain. Moreover a back massage helps reduce scar tissue and stretch marks and also helps improve joint flexibility.

Increased blood circulation

Back massages effectively help improve blood circulation in the body by increasing blood flow. This in turn brings oxygen and nutrient rich blood to the muscles and important organs.

Pregnancy

Back massagers help pregnant women by reducing the lower back pain felt during labour to make childbirth much easier.

How Do Personal Back Massagers Work?

You don t need to have any particular massaging skills or techniques to use a personal back massager. These devices are rather intuitive in performance and lightweight, making it convenient for you to use it alone, or with another person s help to get a good massage. Different massagers use different methods or techniques to help provide back pain relief like:

Vibration to reduce muscle tension

Heating elements to relax muscles by warming them

Rollers which create effects similar to a shiatsu massage

Acupressures where soft points help stimulate the different areas in pain.

Different Back Massager Products

Back massagers are also available as different products which work best in different locations and purposes:

1. Car seat massage cushions are attached over the car seat. They are meant to be used while driving where it heats up on plugging into the car s charging device. These car back massagers are very helpful while driving and some can also be used on your bed, office chair, recliner or wheelchairs for comfort. They provide relief from lumbar soreness which occurs due to prolonged sitting while driving or sitting at the keyboard.

2. A back massager for chair provides a comfortable massage as you sit back and relax on them. They recline and have various settings to use on different body parts to give you a massage even while you are working at the office.

3. Foot massagers are available as electric, mechanical or water-based models where the water-based ones release tension in the feet with the help of water jets or a vibrating base.

4. Neck massager is either wrapped around the neck or used as a cushion point to work on pressure points.

5. Shower massager is a handheld massager which massages using a shower spray.

6. Handheld roller gives a massage by stimulating pressure points when rolled on the skin. They come in various materials like plastic, rubber and wood.

7. Calf and leg massager works on the basis of acupressure or shiatsu where rollers and compression is used on the thighs and calves.

Tips For Choosing The Best Back Massager

Looking at all the benefits offered by back massagers, you definitely will look forward to owning one. However you may find it confusing choosing the best back massager as there is so many models and types in the market to choose from. So this buying guide should prove helpful at making the right choice.

Manual or electric

You need to choose your personal massager based on how it is operated. While some run on battery power, others require no electrical power and are ideal for use by people constantly on the move. Manual models are also better if you want to apply the right pressure to tight muscles. An electric back massager is easy to operate to do everything for you as long as it is powered.

Intensity levels

Massagers with various intensity levels can provide different levels of massages. All you need to do is touch a button to increase or reduce its intensity level to choose as per your massage needs.

Areas to treat

While back massagers are specifically bought to give back massages, it s better if the massager can massage and relieve muscle tension in other parts too. There are some back and neck massagers which are contoured to massage different parts like the back, neck and shoulder.

Size and weight

Choose the massager s size and weight depending on whether you want to take it with you while travelling or wok or not. There are some models which are easily folded to carry around and others which fit into your backpack, purse or luggage. Besides portability, size and weight affects the massagers usability. It s easier massaging with lighter models as they are easier to use and carry around.

Various modes

Massagers with various modes prove helpful at coping with new or repetitive stress you experience in your day to day activities. You can make your massage routine more interesting by switching between different modes and programs. Use the help of intensity controls to get a light massage for muscles too sore to endure much more, and a high massage when you need a very intense massage for complete relief.

Additional features

Heated back massagers with a timer are a better buy as it switches off the massager in case you feel so relaxed that you fall asleep while using the massager. This in turn can help prevent unnecessary accidents and bruises caused by the massager producing unnecessary heat as it s switched on even when not in use.

Massagers with an automatic shut-off feature can also prevent accidental overworking of muscles which leave them vulnerable. Check the power cord length of the electronic back massager as if it is too short, a battery-powered model may be a better option.

Corded back massagers with too short power cords are not flexible enough to use for a full body or back massage. Of course, it goes without saying that a massager with easy to use and understand controls are always a better buy.

As you will be using the massager mainly to treat your back neck and shoulders, make sure the chair massage pad can reach those areas. sometimes a chair massage pad seems to be a more logical and feasible option than an entire massage chair as you can move the pad and use it on your favourite couch or chair. They are anyway easily installed and can be strapped in a few seconds time.

Chair Back Massagers Help Too

If your work involves your sitting at the desk for prolonged hours, there is a very high chance of it being the cause for your back pain. As leaving the job is not a practical remedy, you need to find something to help curb the back pain which develops with prolonged sitting.

This is best achieved with the help of a back massager chair which gives you a massage at the desk while you continue working. The massage helps you relax and removes most of the strain and tension built up in your back to free your muscles.

Massage chairs like homedic back massager has grown in popularity for its convenience, mobility and time efficiency. You can choose your chair based on its features like the homedics shiatsu back massager which uses pressing, swaying and rolling movements to target the entire body.

There are some chair back massagers which offer Swedish massages with light intensity kneading movements. The zero-gravity chairs recline to zero-gravity position to give a massage. It s better trying out the chairs to find out which gives you the best massage experience.

Tips For Choosing Back Massager Chairs

Choose your chair based on your budget as massage chairs are available from anywhere between a few hundreds to a few thousands of dollars, based on its features, manufacturing company and quality of materials used. If you are looking for a chair back massager, you needn t buy a chair with a foot recliner. Just buy a machine with features you know and can afford to use every day.

Choose a massage chair which your office or home can accommodate as these chairs are naturally huge and bulky and cannot be tucked just anywhere. So measure your room and calculate how much of space your massage chair will occupy before buying one. There are some chairs with wheels for easy moving around.

Look for a durable chair as you will be using it rather frequently. It s worth the investment even if you have to pay more for it. Choose chairs with a modular design as it s much easier repairing them. You can remove and replace a broken part instead of paying for an entire new chair.

Check the warranty period and it s coverage as it should at least cover labour and part costs. It s better if they offer at least a month s unconditional cash back guarantee as it indicates the company believes in their product and its durability.

It s better if the company has a chat service or toll-free number you can use to resolve any problems you have. Also check its return policy, especially if you are buying your massager online. There are some companies which do not offer a no-return policy which is risky for you as you will be stuck with the massager if you are not happy with it.

Conclusion

Looking at all this you will definitely feel that a chair or handheld neck and back massager or even a massage pad is a good investment to make as it provides relief from aching back muscles. It helps make you feel good as you feel relaxed using the massager.

However there are so many types and models of back massagers available like homedics back massager and shark tank back massager that you may find it difficult choosing the best handheld back massager for your individual needs.

This is why a few best massager for back reviews have been compiled so that you can take a look and choose and decide on the best product to use for your comfort.

Checking Ingredients

Would you like to know the ingredients that are in a certain food? Or would you like to know how many calories are in a potato so you are sure you are making a healthy choice? Alexa can help with that. Here are the commands you can use: Alexa, how many calories are in (food)? Alexa, what ingredients are in (food)?

Add Items to Shopping List

It’s annoying to discover that you are out of certain ingredients after getting yourself ready to prepare a meal. Alexa can also prove helpful in these situations. While she won’t run to the store to pick that item for you, she will add it to your shopping list so you can remember it when you go shopping. To add an item to your shopping list, say “Alexa, add (item) to my shopping list.” And she will respond kindly.

You can also add multiple items to your list by saying “Alexa, add item 1, item 2, item 3, item 4, and item 5 to my shopping list.” To access the list you just made, open your Alexa app. You can also instruct Alexa to send your shopping list to your email using IFTTT. We will talk more about this later in the blog post.

Set a Timer

You are free to use the timer on your cooker or any other device when cooking. However, if you have Alexa in the kitchen, why use your hands when your voice can get the job done. Even better, Alexa will allow you to set multiple timers. Simply say “Alexa, set a timer for 20 minutes” or any other time you want.

Convert Measurements

How many tablespoons are in a single cup of flour? And how many teaspoons of oil make one gram? Such questions can torment you when your hands are too dirty for your phone. And they can mean the difference between getting measurements right or wrong.

Thankfully, Alexa can help. All you have to do is ask. Simply say: Alexa, how many teaspoons of oil make one gram? Alexa, how many grams make one cup of flour?

Look for Recipes

This is one of the best things you can do with Alexa. Unfortunately, it does not work as perfectly as most of us would want.

You first need to link Alexa to Skills (these are Alexa-special apps and we will talk more about them in the next post).

One good example is Campbell’s skill. Say “Alexa, ask Campbell’s what’s for dinner tonight.” And she will read a list of recipes. Choose any you like and she will mail it to your email address (this somehow beats the power of having a voice-operated device).

Another example is the CookBook Skill. With this, Alexa will read aloud a recipe you choose. The only problem with CookBook is that there are not many recipes to choose from. Another Skill worth checking out is Recipe Buddy, and it works in the same way as CookBook.

The Bartender is a Skill for those who love mixed drinks. Just say, “Alexa, ask The Bartender how to make (drink name)” and she will read you the instructions.

If you don’t like the recipes Alexa is offering, then you can record some yourself and upload them to Amazon Music. You can then play these in the same way you play music, pausing and resuming as needed. Yippee!

Commercial drones are gaining increasing popularity in recent times as many businesses are utilizing commercial drones to provide value-added services for their clients. The list of services that can be provided with great quality is very encouraging. The end result of such services is unparalled with guaranteed customer satisfaction and an exponential increase in business. A couple of areas in which the usage of commercial drones is fast growing are; The real estate where the agent can take beautiful videos of a property for sale, while a photographer can capture some great aerial photography. The farmer can keep an eye on livestock or crops without having to drive long distances. Film crew may wish to gain some beautiful exterior video shots for their film, or a videographer may wish to provide value-added services for weddings, concerts, or other events.

It’s becomes immensely important for a business to invest in a long range RC drone where time gets converted to money. Imagine a situation where a photographer ends up with a dead battery and needs to replace it with a new fully charged pack; the situation may not always be favourable as he might not be carrying a spare battery all the time and there may be no resources to charge the existing one. Also who has time to do all that these days. If you have a battery, once charged goes on for as long as your days job last, it gets very handy. There are also many long range quadcopter lovers who want only the best long distance drone, even though a good one costs from $260 and goes upwards to $1900.

So if you are looking for some commercial drones with advanced technology that can fit your purpose and your pocket, here are our 7 of the best industry standard long range drones on the market today.

Parrot Bebop

The Parrot Bebop is a long range drone that’s available in two great colour choices of blue or red with black. It has a built-in camera in the central part of its body. This one has been designed with safety in mind, and can actually be flown on indoor or outdoor adventures. It comes with a tough robust body that can keep the motor and mechanics protected even when it gets a bit windy, or the pilot is a novice beginner.

It is extremely lightweight, sleek and stylish and has a built-in 1080p full HD video camera. It weighs just about 400 grams and is made from fibreglass-reinforced ABS materials.

Should you choose to fly your Parrot indoors, it comes with a special attachable and removable hull to protect it from the walls. For people who are only seeking a toy, its range won’t matter at all.

This long range drone as opposed to other drones in the market does not come with a separate radio controller unit. To operate the Bebop you must download an app to your smart phone or tablet. You’ll be delighted with the responsiveness of the interface’s touch controls.

Advanced Flight Features

The Parrot Bebop long range drone has been engineered with fully digital 3-axis image-stabilization technology. This enables it to snap clear photographs, no matter what speed it’s flying, or even if the wind is making it a bit shaky.

If you take your fingers off the controls while flying, it’ll hold its position and await for further instructions, rather than taking off and being lost in mid-air. Should it hit an object while flying, the propellers will automatically lock itself and prevent any further damage to the device.

This best of the long range drones is equipped with a camera that can take stunning photographs of 14 megapixels. This also has a wide-angle lens and is resistant to bumps, dusts,and water. It is capable of recording high definition photos and videos. The pro will love how they can save their images in JPG, DNG or RAW formats. The digital image stabilisation technology will help even the beginner to take crystal clear photographs.

Another great feature is that whether you take photos or video, the horizon will always be perfectly straight. Some sports or long range RC drone cameras can make the horizon look curved or distorted, but not with this one. And you can control the camera’s angle merely by moving your thumb within the piloting app. To get your quadcopter to take off, simple tap the button in the app. With just another tap, you would have automatically landed it.

You can download Free Flight Pro from the App Store or Google Play. You can also add FPV glasses for a totally immersive flight experience once you’re back home and viewing the videos. There is also a subscription called Flight Plan where you can create your own flight plans with altitude, speed, and camera angles.

Pros and Cons

The Parrot Bebop is one of the most affordable aircraft on the market today, however, the camera is built-in, so there is no option to swap it with another, or to install a Go-Pro setup. The camera is also immovable and can only take shots at one angle.

Like other long range drones for sale this quadcopter also runs with the use of an app that can be intalled on your smart phone or tablet. You’ll need to ensure that your OS is up-to-date, and that it can run the app before you purchase this quadcopter long range. It can be a love or hate relationship with the absence of the radio control unit. The Bebop may be more suitable for those who don’t understand the nuences of RCU and prefer the simple controls on the app.

Phantom 3 Advanced

The Phantom 3 Advanced long range drone is made by DJI. This quad has a pro look with shiny white body and two silver stripes on each arm. It has a camera support and a camera that hangs directly from the underside, with two protective legs on either side. Not only is it easy to fly, but it’s also simple to do takeoffs and landings. It’ll respond to your commands while still maintaining a stable but safe flight. This quadcopter can stay in the air for 22 minutes and be controlled out to a range of 2000 metres.

The 3 Advanced Quadcopter has been designed with an intelligent battery. It has a higher voltage and more power to get your long range rc drone to long distances without dying. It has built-in sensors and bright LED lights so you can keep an eye on your battery pack’s remaining power. Plus, your Phantom 3 is constantly calculating its distance from you and how much power it has left so you’ll be able to safely bring it back to you for recharging.

Advanced Flight Features

The Phantom 3 Advanced has a great GPS-assistance hover mode. This is perfect as it’s one of the long distance drones that can plot its own location so you’ll never lose it. It can compare its location with yours and its hover mode will enable it to move more accurately. It plots its course by locking onto a satellite with GLONASS. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, there are 36 different satellites available to you.

And like the other long range drones for sale it also works with an app: DJI Go. You can view a map of your surroundings and see exactly where your quadcopter is located. You can also record its takeoff point so if you tap the return home button, it will come flying back to starting position.

It compares well to other long range quadcopters as it has an advanced vision positioning system and continually processes information as it flies. It can do complex calculations in real time. All of this adds up to a great worry-free experience.

There is even the capability to reviews your drone’s range flight logs. Not only does it log and record it all, you can bring up details of flight route, flight time, flight distance, flight location, and any photos or videos you took.

This long range drone for sale will be able to follow your commands instantly. You can also set your controls to your preferences. If you let go of the control sticks it will simply hover in position. There is also a return to you function which works with the press of a button and will return to starting position and land safely.

Pros and Cons

You have the choice of operating your Phantom 3 Advanced with an app or with the radio remote controller unit. However, the unit is a separate cost and not included in the price.

You do have the ability to control your camera from the app, including camera tilt and angle, and switch between photos and videos. It’ll record your moves and is a lot like having your personal film crew. Having the ability to access all your data in your app will also help you to recreate future videos.

The GPS is only available when your drone can connect to a participating satellite. This quadcopter can last on one charge for 23 minutes and can fly out to a distance of 2000 metres.

Xiaomi Mi Drone 4K

The other manufacturers of other long range drones may be more popular but it’s worth taking a look at the Xiaomi Mi Drone 4K. Xiaomi has another version of the Mi Drone, but this is the 4K one. This has a higher and better HD image transmission. The Mi Drone has an all-white shiny body with four white rotors. It also has a circular style of camera with two long legs that protect it on either side. It has big LED running lights on the underside of each of the arms. The body is lightweight but high-strength. The propellers are airfoil and ARA-D.

The goal of Xiaomi was to create a drone that even the beginner will find easy to fly but at a reasonable price. This quad has a radio controller unit that the expert will have fun using but also has auto controls so it will do the flying for you.

The camera has an integrated PTZ camera with high-quality 4K and 1080p video. The camera has a low level of distortion so you’re ensured of capturing the best images. It has a real-time image transmission so you can watch on the screen to see what your Mi Drone is capturing. You’ll get clarity in every pixel that the camera records.

The Xiaomi Mi Drone 4K has a three axis mechanical image stabilization technology for the motor. The motor is also brushless. The quad will hold the camera steady even while in flight.

Advanced Flight Features

The Xiaomi Mi Drone 4K has a microchip that is able to calculate motion changes and drive options in real time. It also has GPS and utilizes the GLONASS tech.

With the application you can set up a variety of flight plans and automatic takeoffs. You can also preset the Xiaomi to automatically land at certain times. You can also set up a destination where it can land. This gives you a chance to enjoy the live streaming video feed rather than having to focus on the controls. There is also an automatic return, should you be tired of flying and want to let the Mi Drone do all the work for you.

The auto function lets you choose a certain point and then have the Mi Drone automatically fly around it. You begin by selecting the center, choose how high you want to fly, and then the radius.

This Mi Drone also has the “follow me” function. You synchronize it with your smart phone and then as you walk, drive, or bicycle, the Mi Drone will follow along behind you.

The Xiaomi operates with a combination of the radio controller unit and your smart phone or tablet, which installs at the top. There are some basic joysticks and controls on the unit, but most of your intricate flight operations will be done in the app. The advantage is that all your video and snapshots will be recorded so you can view and edit later.

Pros and Cons

The Xiaomi Mi Drone 4K has an impressive run time of nearly twenty-seven minutes which is often only available in the more expensive quads. It also has some great flight controls. Any cons may lie in its lesser known name, and that there are no camera choices or ability to swap them out, but as it gains popularity and has more drone models on the market it will be exciting to see what else is released.

Phantom 3 Professional

The Phantom 3 Professional looks a lot like the Phantom 3 Advanced but it has two gold stripes instead of two silver ones. It’s built to respond instantaneously to your flight controls, from takeoff, to flying, and landing. Not only that, but it has a great safe and stable flight system. This Phantom 3 practically flies itself which is good new for the beginner.

The Phantom 3 Professional is built with an advanced and upgraded battery. It has built-in sensors and also LED lights that tell you how much power is left. Your Phantom 3 Pro will calculate how much charge is left and how much time to return, so you won’t have to worry about it.

The propellers are self-tightening so you’ll never need to fiddle with them. They provide additional boost and thrust to keep the Phantom on a stable flight path.

The Phantom 3 Pro operates with an app or a separate radio control unit that’s not included in its price.

Advanced Flight Features

Like the Advanced, the Pro has the same GPS-assisted hover mode. It will also move more accurately and be able to lock onto satellites if one is within range. GLONASS gives it the choice of 36 different satellites from around the world.

You’ll operate your Phantom 3 Pro with the DJI Go app. It can track the location of the Phantom 3 Pro on a live moving map. It will record the takeoff point so you can do a return to home function with only the tap of a finger. The vision positioning system will help you to fly your quad. It does this by processing info from each of its sensors, then does calculations in real time.

The quadcopter can also record automatic flight logs. You can review flight logs in your own time and see your complete flight route, time, distance, location, and photographs and video of your adventure. All that information is available for viewing at any time with the advanced flight records. You can also share the info with DJI’s support team if you need help.

There are four different motors built into this quad. They are brushless and have fast ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers) to make your Phantom 3 Pro agile and responsive. The motors will help to get the Phantom 3 Pro up to speed, decrease altitude when necessary, hover in place, or return to home. The powerful air braking system will stop your Phantom 3 immediately. Hovering in place will be exact, without drift.

The Phantom 3 Pro will follow your commands in real time. You can also customize the control settings. Your Phantom 3 Pro will stop and hover in place if you release the control sticks, and has the return to home functionality.

This quad has an IMU—Internal Measurement Unit—which is inside its gyroscope. This will record and relay the tiniest changes in the tilt and movement of the quad. It never stops working and will compensate for them automatically. It works in the background so you don’t need to do anything.

Pros and Cons

The Pro costs a couple hundred dollars more than the Advanced. Much of the difference lies in the look and the built-in IMU gyroscope. It has a more powerful battery pack too. Other than that, almost everything else is the same.

The Phantom 3 Professional goes as far as the Advanced to a distance of 2000 metres and runs for 23 minutes on one charge.

Lovers of the DJI Phantom line will have to decide if the few extra features are worth the additional cost.

Yuneec Q500+

The Yuneec Q500+ is a discontinued drone but you may be able to pick it up at a discount. It has some great features for the commercial pro that are worth checking out. This Yuneec Q500+ has a white plastic arms with black central body. It’s been built in much like an “H” shape. There is some realism in it’s shape, rather like looking like an airplane or space shuttle. Yuneec wanted to have a slightly different shape than the other quads on the market in order to stand out.

Like the other drones on this page, it has the camera that hangs down from its centre. It has a unique banded design that enables it to be lightweight, with four white propellors. It comes fully assembled from the factory. It has also been test flown to ensure that they have released the best product.

This Yuneec Q500+ comes with a white radio controller unit called the ST10 transmitter and Personal Ground Station, with handle, and a small view screen. The whole kit comes in a durable black aluminum case so you can get it safety to the field. Everything is included so you don’t need to purchase anything separately, including batteries. The battery pack slides in and out easily with a handle. There are two batteries in the kit you buy, so you can have double the flight time on the field.

This kit can record full HD 1080p FPS video and takes great 12 megapixel images that can be viewed right on the screen. You can take video or still photos with the press of a button on the screen of the ST10.

There is also a slider located to the left side of the ST10 controller so that the pitch and tilt position can be adjusted.

Advanced Flight Features

There are some interesting flight features included with the Q500+. There is a smart mode which is perfect for beginners. It is built with a GPS antenna, compass sensor, and WiFi link. There is also a geo-fence that acts like a virtual barrier so that the quad will never go beyond it. The GPS will take over and will establish an eight metre circular zone around the pilot. The toy will never fly beyond this zone so it will ease the worries that the beginner will lose it or crash it.

Smart mode also means that the toy will move in the direction you push the control stick without worrying about nose first. It will also hold its position and maintain a level altitude when the joystick is in the centre.

There is a Follow Me function where the Yuneec Q500+ will follow behind you as you move ahead.

Once the beginner has improved they can switch to the pilot or angle mode. This is the mode used for aerial photography. You’ll need to get the nose oriented forward, and then operate the joysticks accordingly. You’ll be able to fly to further distances and do steeper bank and pitch angles. Your camera will record faster planning and tracking shots.

The home mode is a safety feature that can be activated at any time. You simply flip the switch and the Q500 will return to you. This is also handy for beginners who are hesitant to try a landing yet. The Yuneec Q500+ will return to its home point and land within three metres of its original starting point.

The Q500 will also return to you at any point that it begins to lose its signal with the transmitter. This will prevent you from losing it, or having to worry about flying it out of range. The return to home function will activate and safely return home to you.

It has a good twenty to twenty-five minutes of flight time.

Pros and Cons

Of all the long range drones for sale, Yuneec isn’t as well known in the European or North American markets so it may be overlooked. But it costs less than the Phantom 4 or the DJI Inspire 1 so may be a more affordable solution for the budget-conscious business.

It doesn’t have quite as long a flight time at twenty-five minutes, as the DJI Inspire, but is still good for the price since it does also include two battery packs, the Yuneec Q500+, the camera and the radio controller unit with view screen, along with a variety of other accessories. Despite this, some people may also be cautious in this purchase has the model has been discontinued.

Phantom 4

Phantom offers many choices for the drone buyer, but the DJI Phantom 4 seems geared more towards the pro pilot. There are some nifty features in this quad that make it more than a beginner’s model that you grab off the shelf at your local toy shop.

The DJI Phantom 4 is all-white quadcopter without the silver or the gold stripes of the Advanced or the Pro. It does still come with a great camera and running LED lights. But its look doesn’t indicate all the great features that it has been built with.

The Phantom 4 is made from new revolutionary materials and a better agility than the other Phantoms on the market today. It’s built with a magnesium skeleton that has reduced its weight, but is still strong and resistant to vibration. The inner core has been been designed to lift the centre of gravity more towards the centre, which has resulted in an improvement in balance.

There is also a camera on this quad that has a 720p HD ability.

Advanced Flight Features

The Phantom 4 pilot can switch between flight modes so no matter if you’re a beginner who needs intelligent navigation, or an expert seeking the faster speed with smoother movements for filming, Phantom has got you covered.

This quad has an advanced precision hovering system mode (VPS) that enables it to stay in one position in the air. It doesn’t need a GPS system. It’s also easy and safer to fly. This system will allow it to break instantly to prevent collisions after you have released the joystick controls. If it gets pushed out of its position, it will return to the original hovering position by retracing its path.

There is a simple tap to fly mode. All you do is double tap the screen and your Phantom 4 will rise up into the air. It also has an obstacle sensing system which will enable it to steer clear of any objects in its path. And it only takes one tap which will enable the return to home function and bring it safely back to starting position.

It has a great sports mode. This means that when you turn it on, you’ll have the best flight control. Not only will it be more agile but you’ll be able to fly it at speeds of 25% faster than the beginner’s mode. But even in sports mode your Phantom 4 will run on a positioning system that will still keep it safe and well-controlled.

There is also a visual tracking mode. This mode will track your toy while its moving with only a few taps. You’ll turn on moving POI which will circle around your toy as its moves. It will also reframe your shot by dragging the subject on the screen.

You’ll also get an extended flight time of 28 long minutes. This is about 6 to 8 minutes longer than the other Phantoms on the market today, or 25% longer than the Phantom 3 Professional. It can be flown out to a distance of five kilometres. There aren’t too many quads you can take out of the box, charge up, and have such a long flight time. Often the average is only six to eight minutes.

Pros and Cons

Don’t be confused by the names: Advanced, Pro, or 4, the 4 has the most features of the line and also has a higher price tag of nearly $1500. But if you own any type of business that relies on running a Phantom 4 to record great photographs and footage, this may be the best option due to all of its amazing features, including a longer flight time.

DJI Inspire 1

Besides DJI’s line of great Phantom quadcopters there is also the DJI Inspire 1. They’ve marketed this one a bit differently. They combine advanced technology with creativity. This DJI Inspire 1 looks a bit rougher than the Phantom line. It has a white plastic body with four black carbon fibre arms that are covered in a strong reinforced material. The four quad arms have large black rotors with legs below that surround and protect the camera. These are thirteen inches longer and have a unique DJI “Z-Blade” design. This aircraft has been designed for agility and durability rather than trying to impress the client.

It comes out of the box ready to fly, so there is no need to build or attach anything. The photographer or videographer will love how they can choose from five different cameras that all attach to the Inspire. There is the Zenmuse 1, Zenmuse X5, Zenmuse X5R, Zenmuse XT, and Zenmuse Z3.

DJI has created an all-in-one flying platform so that creative people can have fun with their projects and not worry about all the technicalities of flying.

Advanced Flight Features

There is a built-in flight simulator so you can actually practice how the controls work and get a feel for everything before you really fly. The Inspire is designed to get you in the air fast and up to speed quickly, so you can focus more on your creativity.

There are some powerful motors built into this aircraft but it still has a lightweight frame that’s flexible. There is also stability built in, which is essential when taking great aerial footage. The DJI Inspire has been billed as the company’s most advanced and complete package. Not only do you get great aerial technology, but the choice of a great camera too.

There is also a worry-free autopilot so you can turn it on and watch your copter soar through the air. Or, you can turn it on and focus on watching the film it records, and take great snapshots.

The Inspire runs with the DJI Lightbridge controls on your smart phone or tablet. The Go App provides a live streaming HD view of the footage you are filming or the snaps you are taking. Of course you can simply enjoy flying too.

The Go App also has an easy video editor so you can place your film clips together and make a complete video for your project.

One unique and extremely impressive feature that blows the others away is the ability of the DJI Inspire 1’s legs to raise up in the air after flight take off. This allows an unimpeded 360 degree view for the camera. You can access this feature at the controls. This also gives you the chance to film no matter which direction your are facing, nose forward or not.

Pros and Cons

The DJI Inspire had been designed for artists, much like the Apple or Photoshop has been, but it comes with a steeper cost of around $1900. This is the DJI Inspire 1 for the creative person who doesn’t want to learn about aerodynamics or tech, they just want to get out and fly and take great aerial footage or snap some great shots. The cameras record at 4K video and 12.4M photos which is the best. It may not be for the person who enjoys the joysticks or traditional type of radio controller.

You also won’t be buying this DJI Inspire 1 for its looks but it has an excellent durability to protect it and the camera from damage, should it hit an obstacle.

All of the drone manufacturers offer comparable product quality, including Parrot, DJI, Xiaomi, and Yuneec, so if we set aside brand reputation, we’ll want to narrow it down a bit more than that. All of these products have great cameras, and most have the basic functions such as return to home or beginner and expert modes.

We’re not ranking any of the products on looks, as that is an attribute best left to the toys, rather than a tech toy that is used for commercial purposes. While these are the seven best long range commercial drones, they are only in this article for comparison, and each are still good in their own way. There are also many others available for sale beyond this set of seven that have a great drone range.

For commercial usage, cost is not a big factor unless it’s over $2000, but all of these choices vary between $250 and $1900. The Parrot Bebop is just a bit too much of a beginner’s toy to be a whole lot of use for the professional videographer. It places at 7 in the rankings.

After tabulating the results, the DJI Phantom 4 seems to have the most astounding features. It has an impressive flight time, which is where the DJI Inspire 1 fell short, including its higher price tag. The DJI Inspire 1 did rank a close second with its thick and strong carbon fibre arms that will protect it from any impacts. The ease of use in flying is also attractive, without having to worry about learning how to be a pilot

Neither the Phantom 4 or the the DJI Inspire 1 have been designed for the toy market as they’ve been engineered for the creative business professional that requires a drone to extend their client services.

If you’re in the market for a great long distance drone be sure to do your research first, particularly if the livelihood of your business counts on it. And be sure to go beyond the features of the quadcopter and examine the camera too. A great quad will have an adaptable frame that allows you to attach and detach the digital video camera. Many pros have an assortment of digital cameras based on different purposes.

Here is the table with the final results of the 7 best long distance drones.

Whilst we aim to provide you the best priced products in the market in 2018, there are always special occasions like Black Friday & Cyber Monday where, all products are available at an extremely discounted price on Amazon through deals.

The 10 Best Wireless Routers You'll Ever Want to Have

We can’t imagine how people, nowadays, live without internet. Internet has become the complete gateway from our daily living to everything else. From business to private matters, every little information required can easily be found online. And the only way we can connect to the internet at home is through a router--and of course, the newer 3G and 4G connection. But when it comes to home connectivity, the internet is completely reliant on the presence of a router.

There are times when we’re in the middle of an intense game or just streaming live for our favorite shows and then our routers fail us and start buffering. It’s a major killjoy. It’s already that time when our router needs to be changed.

We’re pretty sure that you’d like the best router for your daily use, right? And it’s usually a bit difficult to figure out what the difference is from a $50 router to a $300 one, especially when every other ad sticks the label of " the best ever product". Though we think that price always dictates the quality and the latest features, you might be surprised to find ones that are way cheaper but still offer just as great quality as those on the highest price range.

So, to better understand what you should be getting when buying a router in 2018, let’s find out what you should consider. This way, you’ll know just what you’re getting yourself into once you start shopping online.

Quick Comparison Table & Our Picks

This as you would expect from us is an EPIC post so grab a coffee before you start and see how we cut through every product and review it with precision. IF YOU ARE SHORT ON TIME and need to know just the results of our reviews , CHECK THE RESULTS TABLE BELOW!

Things to Consider While Buying a Wireless Router

Basically, any of us who are not that techno-smart--which probably consists of about 90% of the entire world’s population--do not know what to look for when choosing a wireless router. It is true in most cases that we would simply rely on what a shopkeeper at the super market electronics section would simply suggest. But we can’t really rely on everything they sell, could we? For all we know, with all teh best will in the world they’re just trying to sell the item which they will get the most commission from. So, let us help you out in trying to figure out what wireless router suits your needs.

VPN Support

Though this is hardly a concern for many if you’re looking for a router for your small office, then one of the things you need to consider in buying a wireless router is its VPN support. VPN is vital in protecting your line and labeling it as a private network for an added extra line of security against online threats.

Hardware Durability

Obviously, you’d need to consider what it is made of. You need a device that is sturdy and more than likely easy to clean as well. You need to be aware that these devices, as isolated as they are, can also turn into hubs for the dust to accumulate on and a simpler design is easier to clean. You’d also want something that will last for a long time. We know that you’re surely going to consider the internet as a primary need for your home or small office, so with that, you need one that will last for sometime.

Speed

This is definitely one of the most important factors you should consider when you’re going to buy your own WiFi router. Choosing a type that works for you is important since they are going to be around your home in the long run.

Speed is directly correlated to the type of router that you’re going to get. We only suggest that you choose between two types of routers: the 802.11n or the 802.11ac. These are the latest WiFi devices and they carry the best speed amongst all of the recently introduced models.However, the 802.11ac seriously belongs to a different calibre because it has a much faster connection speed than all of its predecessors’ speed combined. With a theoretical speed of 1300 Mbps, or a Gigabit support, your best option is to choose the latest model. But it’s not a necessity since you would also have to consider just how fast the rest of your devices are when connecting to the internet. So even if you do have a Gigabit support but your phone or laptop or other devices are only wireless N, then your new WiFi router won’t be able to support your Gigabit speed.

Security

Every routing device comes with its own security features like WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security defenses. Some allow you to be able to configure your security settings to modify controls on your router, like the amount of time the internet can be used, the number of gadgets to be connected, and even create segments for guest users and regular users of your internet connection.

Lifespan and Warranty

Every gadget has a lifespan and more often than not, it depends on hardware used. The make, the brand, and the quality of the component build are major factors that have direct impact on the lifespan. Your WiFi is going to experience a lot of workload and stress, so does the device providing it. An item you’re going to use constantly is bound to wear out quickly even if it’s just going to be an item that’s going to sit in a corner the entire day, so its wise to think about the warranty sooner than later

There are a lot of reasons why you should get your device covered with a warranty. Hardware and its paired software aren’t always perfect. As with anything in life, they have a tendency to fail and if you’re not so techno-smart, it’s best to have things be secured. Most routers, depending on the retailer you purchased from, come with a warranty of a year or two. So dont skint on one and get yourself a dependable warranty as a back-up and as a security measure when things won’t go your way.

Type of Band (Single band, Dual Band or Tri-band)

This entirely depends on your need. There are two types of frequency bands, 2.4 GHz or the 5 GHz. There is the newer Wireless AD frequency band that’s much faster but we’re not going to include that yet since you won’t find any wireless AD consumer models yet.

What’s the difference between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands? The 2.4 GHz refers to the single frequency band. This is typical in most consumer wireless routers. It can connect a wide range of devices but it can easily be interfered with and it lags when it’s too congested. On the other hand, the dual-band or the 5 GHz frequency band offers better speed and less susceptibility to being crowded and has lesser chances of being interfered. Interference happens when you and your neighbors have different WiFi connections and they disrupt each other. If you have a dual-band, you are less likely to experience interference.

The dual band has both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz of frequency bands while the single band only has 2.4 GHz. If you are located in an area with wide spaces separating you from your neighbors who have their own internet connection as well, then it’s not much of a problem to get a single-band router.

Though most of the routers are already dual band, alongside the Wireless AC, tri-band wireless models are also now being manufactured. Tri-band routers host three different WiFi networks all at once. In reality, they host one 2.4 GHz and two more 5 GHz frequencies or signals. This allows more devices to connect for you to enjoy internet freedom. You could argue 5Ghz can handle more devices connected to it all at once with lesser interference, but one 5GHz frequency can still get congested. In our view, although its a luxury, having two separate 5 GHz signals allow your router to provide a more seamless wireless internet connection.

Range

This refers to how far your WiFi can send its signals in your home or your location. Though more expensive wireless routers offer a great range, there are just some tough dead spots that your WiFi won’t be able to reach in your house like the basement or attic corners.

Higher end wireless routers have wider ranges. But another consideration is that even if your device model has a good coverage, does it offer equal or stable connection throughout the range it covers? Some wireless routers have great coverage but have significant difference in terms of speed of connection to the end of the range of the wireless connection.

USB Ports and Input or Output Ports

This is particularly important for those who wish to connect other devices like printers, fax machines, and other smart devices. A wired connectivity allows better and uninterrupted speed to your device. So having a wireless router that has ethernet cables and USB ports permitting certain connections to other devices is vital especially if you often require the need for these ports. This may be particularly important for home or small offices.

You probably need to know about MU-MIMO and SU-MIMO as well before jumping onto your router purchase. MU-MIMO stands for multiple-user, multiple inputs and multiple outputs. Don't bother with the jargons, It simply means that your wireless router allows multiple users to have simultaneous heavy use of internet; like watching a live game while another one is playing a real-time online game. This is because your wireless router is able to transmit data to multiple devices at a time. It does have variations or levels allowing a certain number of devices to be connected with a stable and low-latency internet connection:

2x2, allowing two simultaneous use

3x3, allowing three simultaneous use

And, 4x4, allowing four simultaneous use

On the downside, if you try to connect more devices, it will also suffer lagging because it would need to share data streams. At the time of writing, the MU-MIMO is only available to wireless AC routers.

SU-MIMO is standard for most Wireless router devices used at homes today. It permits one direct line to a device and offers multiple connections to different devices but the transmission of data is not simultaneous. Meaning, it transmits data only from one device first and then to another. Due to this, it is common for your device to lag or buffer.

Other Considerations

There are quite a few factors that will help you decide on the best wireless router before you buy for your house or small office. Here are some of the things that we recommends you take into account:

Existing internet top speed

Your existing internet speed and connection from your service provider is a big concern. Even if you buy a high-end router but your speed is only limited to that of a Wireless G or N router, then you might not have the need to get yourself a wireless AC router. It’s either that or you’d have to upgrade your internet connection to maximize your speed.

Your Daily Data Usage

How often do you use the internet at home? Are you heavy internet users like constant daily live streaming or constant streaming online? Do you use the internet for online competitive gaming where you’d often spend most of your time on your gaming chair and banging on your gaming keyboard the entire day? Or are you just casual users that don’t often require much downloading and heavy use of the internet?

You need to give some thought to all of these questions before even thinking about digging into your pocket and buying a wireless router. You don’t want to spend too much for a router that you won’t have much use for, right? Even if there are tons of features and better sounding attributes, if it doesn’t suit your need, then its just money down the drain. isn't it? So choose wisely even if it has to be a lower-end wireless router. As much as we can suggest, when it comes to ultimately buying one, its horses for courses-i'm afraid!

Number of Devices

How many devices do you have at home that requires internet connection? Just your laptop and smartphones? Or do you have other devices that require a better connection like a high-end gaming computer desktop or the latest plasma TV?

Knowing just how many devices you have at home that will connect to the internet is equates to the features you’d like your new wireless router to have. If your entire house is totally connected via the internet, then you might want a router that can cater to the needs of all these devices simultaneously.

Extra Features That You Might Want Your Wireless Router to Have

Parental Controls

This is particularly preferred by parents with children who have their own devices that can connect to the internet. You can control or limit the adult sites that they can have access to, including but not limited to the number of hours you want them to have their internet access. You don’t want them secretly playing games online when they should be early in bed for school the following day, right?

Guest Network

We can’t help but have visitors to our house. And believe it or not, they also need an internet connection. A guest network is a private network where you can allow them to have access to the internet but limit their use. A guest network will prevent your guests from having access to your other devices like your smart coffee maker machine or your fax machines, computers, NAS boxes, and many more.

Coverage of your Internet

Another thing to consider is the coverage area of the internet. How big is your house--including your front lawn and backyard? How far do you want your WiFi signal to reach? The range of a Wireless router differs and this is often seen on the number of antennae of the router you’re going to get. More the merrier in this instance! Higher the number of antennae, the larger is the coverage.

The Best Wireless Routers For The Money (Inc. Buyers Guide)

FEATURES

If you’re really looking for the best of the best with the latest features, offers the greatest connectivity and multiple other attributes, the NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 is a real winner. It has the highest 4-digit internet speed, this is a real treat.

The hardware is already superb as it is. With a 1.7 GHz quad-core processor, it provides the perfect processor that can support 10 Gigabit LAN connections. Meaning, this wireless router has about 10 different LAN ports that can provide Fiber Optic speed to your devices directly. It’s very handy for inter-device connections because of the triband technology allowing uninterrupted connection of all your devices.

It also has MU-MIMO technology with a 4x4 capability allowing four different heavy usage devices and still provide high-speed WiFi and LAN connections to various devices within an average range of 5,000 feet. No matter how many devices are connected, you will all be able to enjoy quick downloads, smoother streaming, and faster elite gaming.

With the latest 802.11ad connection, you can enjoy speed up to 7 Gbps. It is also capable of supporting uninterrupted streaming of videos with 4K HD quality. What’s great about it is that you can directly save your downloads to your USB through its 3.0 USB port. With the PLEX, you can organize your data like movies, shows, videos, photos, and other media files directly on your external hard drive or your flash drive.

The NetGear NightHawk X10 is also universally compatible with Amazon Alexa. You can practically control it using the Amazon Alexa app and easily control and adjust the settings of your wireless router. From the smallest details of your internet connection, you can do it all with Alexa and for all those gaming nerds out there, this perhaps is also the best gaming router out there in the market

PROS:

What we love about this is that it has everything we love about it. It contains the latest technologies at its best. What’s great about this is that it is very easy to access. It provides seamless streaming, high-speed gaming quality, and simultaneous heavy usage for different types of online users.

CONS:

The only problem you’ll ever have is that you won’t be able to maximize the full use of the speed of the internet and not every device is compatible with this wireless router. It means that there aren’t a lot of devices that can reach the speed of the internet of what this router can provide.

CONCLUSION:

Despite it being too early for the rest of technology to catch up, it provides the maximum of everything. It gives the device the opportunity to reach the highest speed it can reach. This way, the theoretical speed they can reach is very much attainable with a wireless ad router. With the latest technology and great hardware, this is going to stay with you and still be up-to-date with the latest router until the rest of the world’s technology catches up to it.

Mid-Range Top Seller – ASUS AC5300 WiFi Tri-band

FEATURES:

Partly topping our list for the best wireless router with the best seamless wireless connection, the Asus AC5300 Tri-Band Wireless router is our second top pick for the high-end wireless routers due to many reasons. Offering dual 5 GHz and a 2.4 GHz frequency, it can host more devices while providing them all with a stable connection. Aside from that, it can offer a smooth connection for up to 5,000 feet of coverage. That’s more than enough space for a large house.

What’s great about this is that it has MU-MIMO 4x4 technology connections allowing your devices to use the internet heavily without pulling each other’s signal or internet connection. This is great if a lot of your family members or parts of your household or small office use the internet heavily on a regular basis. With the 4x4 technology, your WiFi connection will be able to provide you with speedy and clear connections without it failing over distances.

One great feature of this wireless router is the supreme security which provides AiProtection to prevent your network from ever being vulnerable to cyber attacks from multiple sources and platforms. This allows you to keep a clean and safe digital playground.

You will also find the hardware as a superb feature even for non-techy people. With a 1.4 GHz dual-processor--enough to power a high-end notebook or a mid-range laptop-- it gives you a powerful hardware that is more than capable of supporting your tri-band technology. Aside from that, the router has 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports and one 3.0 USB port. Furthermore, it has a 2Gbps link aggregation capability along with a 512 MB built-in memory for great storage and networking functionality.

This wireless router has a corresponding ASUS router app that allows you to access and manage your WiFi settings. This is convenient rather than having to connect to your WiFi router through your computer just to gain access to your WiFi settings.

PROS:

We love just how easy this thing is to set-up. It is pretty easy to access and it also provides great connectivity. Along with that, it has multiple features that allow you to micromanage your internet connection at home. Moreover, it’s great that this is a hybrid wireless router thus allowing you to connect up to four devices via ethernet cable and much more via WiFi.

CONS:

No matter how wonderful this WiFi router is, it’s somewhat weak when it comes to providing you with great connection if you don’t have a good internet service provider. It also falls on the really high-priced end of our list of great WiFi Routers. It has far too many antennae that can easily get caught up in other household items but other than that, it’s not much of a nuisance.

CONCLUSION:

Coming with a great item that can really stretch the limits of wireless connections, and built with a powerful processor supporting not just Wireless connection but multiple wired connections, you get to enjoy your internet anywhere in your vicinity. This is also a great router to have in your small business office.

Economy Top Seller – Linksys AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router

FEATURES:

Linksys is a great brand when it comes to manufacturing routers. In fact, we have more than just one Linksys routers in our list. This is our top pick for the best mid-range wireless router for the budget because it has great features that sustain all of your needs and more.

The Linksys AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router provides great connectivity with speed that can reach up to 1.9 Gbps. This speed makes other wireless routers have a hefty price tag. You can enjoy games and online streaming without delay because you are using a wireless ac router. Aside from that, you don’t have to worry much about losing your speed to your wife who is live-streaming her favorite TV shows or your sons connected together and playing League of Legends in another room. With its MU-MIMO 3X3 technology, you can literally have multiple heavy users in your household without worrying about pulling each other’s internet connection. This also translates to better-uninterrupted connection because your WiFi is a dual band.

Even with a mid-range price, you can enjoy the luxury of a high-end wireless router. It is compatible with older models but still maximizing their connectivity. The hardware comes with four ethernet cable ports and two 3.0 USB ports. It has three antennae making it an ideal wireless router for a medium-sized home.

Another good thing is that you can connect up to 12 different devices to this wireless router simultaneously. From gaming consoles to Smart TV, you can connect online without trouble or worry. What’s also great about this is that you can monitor and even control your network on mobile through its Smart WiFi App. It allows you to micromanage your wireless connection by helping you set-up a guest network, parental control--to make sure your children are doing their homework instead of streaming online, and even set-up a device prioritization so that the right devices would have the best connection than those that don’t really need to be connected at full-speed.

PROS:

This mid-range priced wireless router is a wonderful piece of equipment giving you the best internet access for a price under $200. What we love about it especially is the fact that you can really personalize your wireless connectivity via the app.

CONS:

Though it is a great wireless router and you’re able to personalize the settings and the features, the app is a bit difficult to use. It is not as user-friendly as you’d like it to be. It also offers great range but you will notice a significant difference when it comes to losing its speed in further lengths and places.

CONCLUSION:

Despite the minor setback of having to learn how to use the app, once you get to familiarize yourself with it, it will definitely be a great service to you. It becomes a wonderful wireless router that is great for its price.

Other Great Recommendations

NetGear Nighthawk Pro Gaming WiFi Router

FEATURES:

If compatibility is what you’re looking, then the NetGear Nighthawk Mesh is a real treat. Compatible with most wireless router models, gateways, and internet service providers, this is definitely universal. Aside from that, this is a really powerful WAP. We can’t help but add a wireless device that is perfect for gaming. Let’s face it, one of the heaviest uses of the internet is online gaming. And for avid gaming fans and elite gamers out there, you might want to include this in your progressive upgrades for the best gaming experiences.

It connects well with gaming consoles directly like the XBox, PlayStation, your gaming PC and more. It is already programmed to prioritize gaming connection amongst all other internet uses. Once it detects that you are playing a game, it will service your device with stable and reliable internet. Don’t worry, it also does the same with other devices but your gaming console is going to be the priority.

This AC wireless featured NighttHawk can offer theoretical speed up to 2,600 Mbps. It comes with four Gigabit Ethernet ports to maximize your internet speed and offers generous two other 3.0 USB ports for other device connections.

What’s great is that it is superbly customizable allowing you to control the ping and latency of your internet. You can limit the speed and the range of your internet especially when you’re in your gaming zone. Security is also an awesome feature allowing you to have a great connection throughout your network. This is particularly needed for gamers out there since setting up a VPN will give you a well-protected digital playground.

PROS:

Despite it prioritizing gaming consoles in providing internet connections, it still offers superb connection to other devices. The dual band prevents the line from ever getting crowded even though you are playing a game. It also allows multiple users to stream without heavy buffering and interruptions.

CONS:

This is still considerably very expensive on the pocket. You can consider this a Lamborghini of gaming routers. It is also inconsistent despite it being a router that is supposed to be prioritizing gaming consoles for internet connections. It can still prioritize other devices using just as much heavy internet usage at the same time. You need to manually set it up in the settings to make sure your gaming console is receiving the most attention from your router.

CONCLUSION:

Though expensive, it still has great features. It connects multiple devices with heavy usage simultaneously while still providing good and reliable connection to other devices connected wirelessly. The price is worth it especially if you consider just how great this item is for heavy duty streaming and gaming.

NetGear Orbi Whole Home Mesh

FEATURES:

We can’t help but say that this is one handsome looking pair of wireless router. If you’re looking to expand the reach of your device without sacrificing the speed and connectivity, you can get this model and replace your old one. Apart from it having great reach, it looks like a nice piece of art to put on your table or shelf.

Be it an indoor to indoor, or indoor to an outdoor expanded range, you’ll definitely get a best connection by using Orbi. It comes with the basic settings of a great WiFi router and includes a wireless AC type of router. You are already guaranteed higher speed and maximized use of the internet even all the way up to 5,000 feet. The NetGear Orbi is sold as a set where one hardware can cover a space of 2,500 feet. This set of two offers a great range especially built for a huge house or apartment blocks.

Aside from the speed, it is further enhanced by a tri-band frequency allowing you to have perfect internet connection all throughout. You can easily manage your WiFi connection via the NetGear Orbi app. It does come with one 2.0 USB port for extra device connection. It is also compatible with Amazon Alexa making it really easy for us to stay connected and have great command over your Wireless connection.

PROS:

This is the best WiFi router for large ranges. If you are looking to improve your internet connection and reach dead spots with a smooth streamlined connection, then this is a perfect choice. It offers great and easy connectivity with top speed and uninterrupted connections.

CONS:

This is really expensive for a WiFi Router that is exclusively meant for wireless connection. The reliability of the internet may seem to be worth it but with lacking features compared to other high-end wireless routers, this really takes a crunch out of your wallet.

CONCLUSION

Internet connection from this wireless router is really superb. You’re assured of reliable connection even in dead zones around your house. The range is definitely not a problem and stable connection is just as great. The only thing missing is the extra function that it should have come with that would fit the price range it falls under.

TP-Link Archer

FEATURES:

Going cheap but still getting the most of your money is one of the main reasons why we love this Wireless router. This just proves that you don’t need to go over $100 to find a great wireless ac router. The TP-Link Archer provides great connection without much hassle. It offers a superb connection with speed reaching up to 1,200Mbps.

This is a wonderful wireless router since it is a hybrid type with four ethernet ports and one 2.0 USB port. This allows you to have a greater connection directly wired to your devices without interfering with the speed of other connected devices. Since this is a dual-band wireless router, it is practically offering your devices seamless connection until the tip of its range with the help of its dual-band antennae.

This is a pretty simple but powerful wireless router. It comes with a customizable QoS where you can set a priority list for the devices that you use the most to be prioritized with an unparalleled internet connection.

PROS:

Cheap but you get more than what you paid for. We particularly love the priority list on the app for this Wireless router. It’s great because it is super easy to set-up and install; and within less than an hour of setting it up, you can easily connect to the internet without any issues.

CONS:

Unfortunately, it easily does get congested. It will start to lag if you connect about 8 to 10 devices at a time. This is still a considerable number for the price of the device but not so much with a wireless AC router.

CONCLUSION:

Features are superb with great speed, reliability, and range. You’ll surely enjoy the fact that this item has great reliability despite only costing you about $60 initial cash-out. It offers so much for such a cheap amount. This is really worth considering in replacing those monthly rented out routers from your service provider.

Securifi Almond

FEATURES:

There aren’t a lot of wireless routers out there with its own control screen and monitor screen to constantly keep track of your data usage. This is a revolutionary step for a great wireless router since you can have everything without a separate device having to set things up for you. So whether you are looking to replace your existing wireless router or you’re simply looking for a wireless router extender, Securifi Almond is a great choice to be on your list of potential wireless router choices.

As the world’s first touchscreen wireless router, you can easily set this up within minutes and have it work to service you immediately. And what’s great is that it can be integrated with Amazon’s Alexa making your life even much easier once again.

The hardware is already a masterpiece. As an extender or a WAP (wireless access point), it is highly compatible with any service provider and other wireless routers out there. This is, however, a wireless bgn meaning it supports lower based wireless router types and can only reach up to three digit Mbps--in this case, a realistic connection of 300 Mbps connection to your devices. This may sound low considering the other speed outputs of other wireless routers in our list, but this is still as significantly fast internet connection in the actual world.

Despite that, it has MU-MIMO 2x2 allowing you to connect two heavy usage devices at the same time. It is also a hybrid router since it can cater up to two ethernet connected devices and still provide smooth and reliable connection to wirelessly connected devices.

PROS:

This is a really sweet easy set-up especially for technophobes and technodumb users out there. This is very helpful and increasingly very handy since it is so direct-to-the-point when it comes to internet connection.

CONS:

There are other wireless AC routers that can be bought for the same price. The fact that it has a touchscreen interface really does increase the value, but when it comes to features, it falls under a mediocre range.

CONCLUSION:

For those who have internet that doesn’t really reach up to 4-digit speed, then this is a great and useful wireless router. You don’t need a highly expensive and specialized wireless router if your subscription is also just as limited. This is a real treat for those who aren’t techno-smart at all and surely, a lot of users are already waiting for a touchscreen wireless AC version for the Securifi Almond.

Synology RT2600AC

FEATURES:

With a powerful 1.7 GHz processor, you won’t be surprised if it can really handle a huge traffic of devices trying to connect to it. The processor allows a really smooth and uncompromised wireless connection that is perfect for AC wireless router.

The Synology RT2600AC offers MU-MIMO 4x4 support, meaning it can connect up to four heavy usage devices and still offer superb speeds of up to 4 digits to other devices. This said, you are assured that your devices will not have any issues with buffering or lagging when it comes to being connected to one wireless router. Even with constant downloading, live music and video streaming, your connection would still be seamless.

It does offer great online connection without interruption due to its dual frequency allowing you to connect multiple devices without interference from other radio signals. Security wise, it comes with a Layer 7 traffic control and monitoring and constant watch against online threats.

This router has a dual WAN capability giving it an extensive range for a medium-sized home without fail. A great aspect about this would be the extra features like parental control--vital for every household with children. You can literally filter the content that is allowed to enter certain lines and devices, as well as control the use of the internet of certain devices through the Synology Router Management (SRM) operating system.

It has multiple ports that support up to 4 LAN ports ethernet cable, as well as one 3.0 USB port. It’s also great to know that it allows file sharing and back-up storage where you sync files across multiple devices.

PROS:

We loved that it streamlined with smooth connection and great reliability. But the real extra advantage of this wireless router is the fact that it is so easy to control using its own operating system. It is very easy to manage the wireless router even for people who aren’t so well-equipped with tech know-how.

CONS:

Much like any other wireless routers, this also faces inconsistencies in speed due to failing radio signals. Though it has a good range, the connection around the edges of the range is also inconsistent from one another.

CONCLUSION:

With every great wireless router comes a few problems to be encountered but in this case, the pros definitely outweigh the cons in a long shot. With seamless streaming and great internet connection and easy WiFi router settings access, this is a great wireless router to buy and it’s just at the right price--not too expensive and not too weirdly cheap either.

TP-Link Google WiFi Router

FEATURES:

Don’t be too surprised if Google also has their own contender when it comes to offering a great WiFi router. Who wouldn’t want to have a router that looks absolutely superb? But setting aside the aesthetics, this is AC1900 wireless router with a dual band. It offers a really reliable connection that is free from radio interference.

Though it may not look like it, the router has four antennae allowing you to have an extensive range of 2,500 feet of smooth internet connection around your house or your office. This eliminates--or lessens--dead spots. The router is easily accessible via the OnHub app making it really easy for you to control the features of your Wireless Router. This would include setting up a guest network and leading security features that you can monitor and control.

With a great connection through the AC wireless router, you can connect up to 100 devices all at once and still barely have to worry about any lags. That is because this is exclusively a wireless router that doesn’t come with ethernet ports for direct internet access. But with that being said, it makes up for it with great WiFi speed for any heavy streaming on any device.

PROS:

What we love about this is that it looks really wonderful. It offers great connection for many devices at a time and it also provides a really extensive range for WiFi connection. It proves to be a great wireless router that does its best to prevent any form of dead zones.

CONS:

On the other hand, the fact that it doesn’t come with any ethernet ports is already a downside to this otherwise great wireless router. And even if does allow 100 devices to be connected, it is just for light internet usage at a time only.

CONCLUSION:

This works great as a replacement wireless router for the typical sub-quality wireless router that our internet service provider offers. It is a great deal since it gives pure wireless signals of barely any interruption.

Linksys AC5400 Tri Band Wireless Router

FEATURES:

Yet another awesome wireless router by Linksys, this triband wireless router is so great that it offers massive speed up to 5,400mbps. A great aspect about this wireless router is the fact that it comes with wired connection allowing 8 different ethernet cable connected devices at gigabit speed.

We love that it comes with upgraded basic features like a triband frequency allowing multiple devices of heavy use to connect all at the same time without creating any form of lag or congestion. It also offers a wide range of connection since it comes with 8 antennae extending the reach of your online access around your house or area. This router has a 3.0 USb port for other devices as well. What’s also great about it is that it can extend up to four simultaneous data streams per band making it a 4x4 MU-MIMO technology enabled wireless router.

With one 2.4 GHz and two 5 GHz frequency bands, you’re guaranteed that your wireless router will provide you with only the best uninterrupted online connection wherever the range reaches you. It also means that you can enjoy your WiFi with stable connection even at the border of its range. Another great thing about this is that it is very much the ideal partner for Alexa since they sync really well.

PROS:

Reliability is definitely one of the greatest factors of this wireless router. It surely guarantees a realistic speed of four digits. This makes it an awesome wireless item. Compared to other devices, this is highly compatible to Alexa making controls and better voice prompt commands to be followed without delay.

CONS:

We find this item highly overpriced. With other relatively close features, this is pretty expensive for its wireless AC router type. Even with advanced features, the cost is just unjustifiable for us.

CONCLUSION:

Though it is overpriced, we can’t deny the quality of this wireless router. Inconsistency is not a problem and constant stability is always at its best. If you’re really after great internet connection without serious or even light problems or issues with realistic speeds and uninterrupted connection, then it is pretty easy to close your eyes and purchase this wireless router.

Router Need-To-Know

Ethernet is the direct line of the internet to your router. It is what we use to connect computers to a local area network (LAN) and communicate with each other. The ethernet is widely related to the cable that connects the internet to the router using a wire, and the cable it uses is much thicker than that of a telephone wire.

LAN, or Local Area Network, refers to a group of connected devices in a certain area, hence the word ‘local’. It’s like a community of devices that are connected to a certain network--in this case, the internet. With regard to an internet connection, the router serves as the main hub thus creating a network of devices connected to the internet. A computer can also serve as a LAN server when it serves as a central access point where multiple computers or devices can share files and programs via the computer.

WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network, in contrast to the traditional LAN, this is a network connected together wirelessly. LAN uses ethernet cables to stay connected together but WLAN uses radio waves instead.

WPS, Wi-Fi Protected Set-up, to simply put is a Wi-Fi connection with a password. In order to secure your Wi-Fi connection, it needs a first line of defense (i.e. a password) to keep unwanted connections from gaining access to your connection. WPS refers to the entire set-up of the first line protection including the network name (SSID) and the password (WPA-PSK key). If you don’t have both, you won’t be able to connect to a Wi-Fi connection with basic WPS.

WAN, or Wide Area Network, is very similar to LAN. The only difference is that the connection is not limited to a small or fixed location. It is a series of interconnected LANs. You can describe the internet as the biggest WAN in the world since it connects millions of LAN connections - all linked via telephone or fiber optic cables, satellite connections, etc.

VPN, Virtual Private Network, is a protected line of connection that makes a network private. VPN is often used in businesses to protect certain information like long-distance communication, private business information, and many more. VPN is encrypting a connection to keep the internet connection private to a company or a series of computers or devices.

Additional Must-have Items and Accessories for Wireless Routers

NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh Extender

If you live in a huge house that requires an extensive reach of wireless internet connection, then this is a great extender for you. As one of the best extenders or WiFi repeaters on the market, this NightHawk extender is a real uprise.

It is highly compatible with practically any device and service provider. In fact, it may even be a better WiFi router than most of the devices typically provided by your internet service providers. It has a range of about 5,000 feet of uninterrupted connection. It even comes with four-gigabit ports where you can connect your devices such as your TV for seamless streaming and still provide a stable WiFi connection to other devices without lag. It has a fastlan3 technology that helps retain your internet connection without actually having to cut your speed in half.

CONCLUSION:

With great speed, it provides top-notch WiFi connection that offers the best quality streaming, gaming, and extended WiFi coverage without reducing the speed of your internet connection from the main access point.

TP-Link Dual Band WiFi Range Extender

Another extender or WiFi Access point, this is a wonderful repeater that will help extend the range of your WiFi connection especially in dead spots around your house. Since it is a wireless AC router extender, it is highly compatible with other lower end wireless routers in the market.

It is a wall plug-in type so you really need to find the best place to put it in. But once it’s already where you want it to be, the connectivity of this device is superb extending the reach of your internet connection without splitting the speed in half. TP-Link AC1200 Dual Band is a great WiFi extender in providing great speed up to 867 Mbps. It is also a dual band repeater making sure that your Wireless connection will not easily be interrupted. It has one ethernet port that you can use for a direct line of better internet connection.

CONCLUSION:

It is relatively much cheaper than the NightHawk Mesh but it still offers good quality internet access to where it can actively relay. It can be managed through the TP-Link Tether App for an ensured quality service.

AC Infinity Vented Cantilever

WiFi routers need to be placed somewhere open so that it can easily transmit internet packets without any interruptions or delay. And if you don’t have such a place to put your WiFi Router, you need to find a space to keep it out of sight--especially away from your children. You need a cantilever for that purpose. This rack mount is one perfect example.

It provides a great space for you to put your WiFi router or WiFi extender at the perfect location. With a weight capacity of 16 pounds, it is more than enough to hold your WiFi router and even other WiFi accessories. It is also pretty wide with a 19-inch space. You can even use it as a storage rack for other necessities.

Since it is made of a heavy-duty 2.4 mm SPCC cold-rolled steel construction, this provides a sturdy home for your WiFi router. You’ll also have to worry less about your router ever heating up since it has holes to allow smooth airflow to your Wireless router.

CONCLUSION:

For a sturdy home for your WiFi Router, this is a perfect choice since it offers great weight capacity and wide space to place your router. Aside from that, you can also put other devices on top of it. This is definitely a good WiFi Rack Mount for anyone.

StarTech 2U Universal Vented Rack Mount

This is another cantilever that offers a great space for your Wireless Router. It has superb support and wide space for your wireless router. With a capacity of 50 pounds, you will be able to store more than just your Wireless Router and other devices as well like your telephone--if you still have one or other necessities. It is vented steel allowing great airflow to your wireless router, making it a great pick for a cantilever. And since it is a deep fixed shelf, it prevents your wireless router from ever falling off.

CONCLUSION:

This is a great cantilever for your wireless router since it offers a spacious storage and a well-ventilated rack that will less likely cause your wireless router to overheat--if it will ever overheat in the first place.

Mediabridge Ethernet Cable

Even if you’re looking for a wireless router, most wireless routers out there already come with ethernet ports but without the cable. If you prefer a direct line of connection to your router, then you need this ethernet cable. With 50 feet of distance, this is an extension cable that you can use for your gaming console, your PC or other devices.

CONCLUSION:

This is a necessity especially for priority items at home that need a better internet connection. It offers greater connectivity with a decent length. It also allows you to have an uninterrupted direct line of wired connection straight from your Wireless Access Point.

FAQs

What is a router?

A router is an electronic device that connects computer networks to one another and to the internet through a wired or a wireless connection. It’s technically the small device that you connect that is directly joined to the internet.

Why is it called a router? How does a router work?

Obviously, we’d say that a router is a device used for routing. But, what is routing? It is when networks are connected to pass or forward IP addresses to each other. Router is the device that directly connects one network to another. The first network it is connected to is the internet. Then, it connects the internet to a local network or a series of local networks.

What does a router do aside from connecting to the internet?

A router not just connects a local network to the internet. It has an entire list of functions that we aren’t really aware of.

Firstly, it serves as our first line of defense against cyber attacks and is considered as one of the highest forms of security when being connected to the internet.

Secondly, it assigns a unique IP address to a certain network. It is the device that gives a certain line of identity to your local network.

Thirdly, they do not just connect to the internet, but they find the fastest way of being or staying connected to the internet.

Lastly, it serves as our direct line to the internet. It is specifically designed to do just that but with an added function of secured connections via a direct line. A router is connected directly to the internet through cables and wires and doesn’t even need any drivers for local devices to be connected to it. Think of a router as a border gate that connects one state to another but still has a line of security making sure that you are viable for entry without the need for you to get out of your vehicle.

What are the different types of routers?

Classifying routers is actually hard to do. There are many ways we can classify a router; one is by use and another is by type of connection. Don’t worry, we will talk about these different types of routers based on how they can be classified differently.

Type of Routers Based on Use

Business Router

Before, we could only connect to the internet through our schools and larger businesses. Business routers are much bigger and are definitely more expensive than the type of routers you are probably looking for. It also requires a team of specialists or technicians to keep it running. Business routers manage terabytes of data flowing to and from multiple networks. They are also wired for faster and larger consumption of internet data.

When it comes to prices, business routers are more expensive than the consumer routers. It starts mostly at the point where home broadband routers price max up. That is because it has more security features than consumer routers have. It has more than likely a doubled form of security for the business than that of a consumer router.

Usually, business routers are wired to and from the internet for better connectivity. They don’t offer many wireless connections since airtime can cause traffic especially in large number of devices connected to the router. In order to access remote connections, multiple wireless hotspots or access points are established.

Home Broadband or Consumer Routers

These routers are made to connect a couple of devices to the internet. In the onset of the modern growth of the internet, homes have tapped into the need for internet connection. When more and more people have multiple devices at home that can be connected to the internet, consumer routers were designed to sustain this demand.

Under the consumer market for internet connection, routers connect multiple devices to the internet with the use of ethernet cables. Now, we have ethernet cables connected to the router and supports wireless inter-device connections to the internet.

A home broadband router has basic security features that are different from the security firewall that comes with business routers. Technically, the security of consumer routers is on a smaller scale because they’re only wired to connect about a dozen of devices at a time. With regard to prices, consumer routers average at $100. Obviously it is cheaper than business routers due to reduced features.

Type of Routers Based on Connection

Wired Routers

Wired Routers refer to direct line connection from a computer or a number of computers to the router. All of them are connected through a cable. The hard line computers come with internet data packs that it distributes or shares to the devices that are hard-lined to it.

A wired router allows different devices to connect to the internet using a single IP address. In simpler terms, it has a central IP address that other devices can just share instead of being assigned their very own IP address. It sort of creates its own network and also sharing a security feature.

Wired routers also provide connection ports to other devices like fax machines and telephones. Since they are wired, they come with lesser features required as compared to a wireless router.

Wireless Routers

A wireless router is practically the same as a wired router. The only difference is that it uses an antenna to connect different devices to the internet. A wireless router is also a modem that is directly connected to an ethernet cable where it receives internet packets. The devices get to have access to these internet packets through one or more antennae. A wireless router does have another task as compared to a wired router. It needs to translate the internet packet codes to radio signals so that it can broadcast these to different devices.

However, only devices with a wireless receiver can connect to the internet. Devices having a wireless receiver will receive the radio signals from the router and translate it back to binary codes to connect to the internet. Security is also just as important to wireless routers as wired routers using what we call Wireless Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security.

Core Routers - This is a router that distributes internet packets to an existing network. It’s a major part of the backbone of the internet that allows internet connection in an existing network, but it cannot distribute internet packets to other networks.

Edge Routers - This is often contrasted to a core writer. An edge router is literally what its name suggests. It’s found at the end or the periphery of the backbone of the internet. They connect to the core routers just as well.

Virtual Routers - Virtual routers are also known as vRouters. As its name suggests, it’s not a hardware router. It only serves as a default router in cases where a router fails to function temporarily.

What are the different types of Wireless Routers?

We know that one of the reasons why you’re going to buy a wireless router is mainly because of the hassle of having tons of wired connections leading to different parts of the house. The very sense of convenience that wireless routers offer is inevitable and it is one factor that we hope to maintain. There are more than just one type of wireless routers though. And most of us are pretty much unaware of how to choose a good one that fits our needs.

You’ve probably heard or seen the common ‘802.11’ along with a letter beside it and wondered what they could be. You also probably thought how important they are to you and your choice for a better wireless router. Well, these numbers definitely indicate something and they often are connected to the speed of your Wi-Fi connection. You may probably have wondered how come your internet or your Wi-Fi is so slow, right? Well, it’s not always your service provider’s fault. It can be because of the type of router you’re using.

The technical term for all these wireless routers always come with the 802.11. For easier reference and easier sense to remember, especially for most of us who are quite techno-dumb, we will refer to each router by their lettered name.

Wireless A (802.11a) - This is the mother of all wireless connections. It’s where all wireless routers came from. It was introduced in 1999. Quite a really long time ago, but now, it’s literally obsolete.

Wireless B (802.11b) - This is one of the first generations of wireless routers made with improved development. It was launched in 2000 which quickly started to replace the Wireless A. B routers are already considered as obsolete but there are still some out there who uses B router. Knowing if you’re using B router means that you need a serious upgrade. Since it is a very old model, you’ll need to change your router to keep up with better speed for your devices to connect to.

Wireless G (802.11g) - Wireless G refers to the second generation of wireless routers. It was introduced in 2003. It did come with better speed and better range than those of the Wireless B. It has a lower standard connection of only up to 54 Mbps.

Wireless N (802.11n) - The latest generation of 802.11 routers created is those labeled as ‘N’ which literally translates to ‘new’. The N router has an average speed of 450 Mbps. This was launched in 2007 and is already considered as quite an older system.

Wireless AC (802.11ac) - A wireless AC router--it’s just so much simpler to call it--is a newer router. It is a long shot from its predecessors because it can reach speed up to 1,300 megabits per second (Mbps). It is the latest and the greatest standard of wireless connection. The Wireless AC is a 2013 model which is what we find in the latest gadgets like smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, and other smart devices.

Wireless AD (802.11ad) - This is the newest model for the latest WiFi routers. It is, once again, a massive upgrade from the Wireless AC router. With a 60Ghz spectrum band and speed reaching up to 7Gbps, this is undoubtedly the latest and the best Wireless router. The only problem is that the world hasn’t really caught up to it yet. With most gadgets just still catching up to the Wireless AC speed and connectivity, it’s less likely that you’ll find devices that would be compatible with what the Wireless AD can offer.

So, even if you do have the latest model phones and laptops, you’ll still only connect up to the speed of your built-in Wireless AC connection. But, we’ll see just how quickly we can catch up with the Wireless AD. Who knows, in just a year or two, that’s going to be the latest standard for WiFi connection.

What’s the difference between different Wireless Routers?

The difference among these wireless routers is the speed and the range. Meaning, it falls on just how fast it can translate the internet packets to your device and how far it can transmit its radio waves.

There is a downside to connecting WiFi enabled devices. So, even if you do have the latest smartphone but your router is a Wireless G, then you won’t be able to maximize the speed that your phone is capable of. The maximum speed you can only have or get follows the lower standard speed.

For example, you own the latest iPhone X. It’s definitely created with a wireless ac connection. However, if you have a wireless G router, then the maximum speed you can only use depends on how fast your router can reach. If you have a lower model cell phone with a wireless N connection and you recently upgraded your router to a wireless AC, then you can only reach speed up to the capability of your cell phone. So technically, the only time you’ll be able to maximize the greatest of internet speed is when both your device and your router are both wireless AC enabled.

What’s the Difference between Wireless AC and Wireless N Routers?

Though they have massive speed listed, they’re practically just for show. We don’t really reach any of these limits or even go over them. But we do get the chance to reach these limits ‘sometimes’. The reality is that when we connect to any of these wireless connections, we only get to reach up to 80% of the actual speed. However, we often hang around the 40% to 50% of the actual theoretical speed mentioned. So in the real world, a wireless AC router can give you speed up to 720 Mbps, or 90 MBps (MegaBytes per second). And the reality behind a wireless N router is that you can reach up to 240 Mbps or 30 MBps.

The difference between a wireless AC and a Wireless N is that your wireless AC is three times faster despite the actual speed readings of the internet. Another factor that affects our real-time experience in connecting to Wireless connections would be the router’s antenna(e).

In reality, Wireless AC routers are much bigger than the rest of its predecessors. That’s because it needs to have more antennae to support better internet connection among different devices. At the moment, we have a maximum of 4 antennae for the latest wireless routers. Mostly because you’d need to expand or make the hardware much bigger once you add more antenna, the smaller you get, the smaller the antenna is.

Each of our devices has their own antenna to receive and translate internet packets. And the smaller our device is, the smaller the number of antennae our devices have. For example, a smartphone has one antenna while a tablet and a laptop has two. Newer desktop computers also have their own antennae where some would have 2, 3, or 4.

Do I need my own Wireless Router?

Your internet service provider has two options when it comes to your wireless router. Some would sell you the wireless router as part of the internet package while others would rent the wireless router costing you about $5 to $7 extra to your internet bill. But there is definitely a better way of getting the best connection speed from your service provider and maximize it -- by getting your own wireless router.

As a marketing strategy, service providers would offer lower-end wireless routers. And in the long run, would offer you a higher-end wireless router that is compatible with the internet speed that they are providing you. This is pretty costly. It is still cost-efficient to have your own equipment because it saves you future calls from your service provider’s sales agent or have to get annoyed with the extra dollars that you have to pay for renting the wireless router provided to you.

How to properly set-up your WiFi router?

If you find your connection lagging, it may not actually be your service provider. It could be your wireless router. Learning how to tweak your router will not only improve your internet speed but will also advance your internet speed and wireless accessibility in your home.

Step 1: WiFi LocationNever keep your WiFi router in hidden places like inside the cabinet or somewhere in your shoe rack. Putting your wireless router in hidden places can interrupt your internet connection. Your WiFi router needs an open space so it can broadcast your internet packets well and without interruption. If you are keeping it in a drawer or a cabinet somewhere, you’re actually limiting your WiFi’s full operation.

Solution: Put it in open spaces or place like near the window or higher up the shelf. It is also best to put it somewhere in the middle of your house rather than in a corner. Your WiFi router transmits data in a circular range and not just towards one direction, so putting it somewhere your devices can easily connect to will improve your range and your accessibility.

Step 2: Frequency BandYou may not know it but you may actually have a wireless router that has a dual frequency band that allows you to connect to the internet at better speed and lesser interruption. If you have a dual-band, make sure that you set your internet to 5GHz. This prevents your connection from being interrupted by other nearby wireless connections.

Solution: You can simply select your band frequency from the settings of your wireless router. This is pretty simple to do but if you don’t have a wireless router that supports 5GHz band, then you might want to upgrade your wireless router.

Step 3: Entering the right channelOne of the best ways of improving the performance of your WiFi Router is by choosing the right channel. There are bad channels and good channels. Bad channels are those that are easily interfered and the good channels simply refer to those which have better and seamless internet connection.

Solution: Access your Wireless router settings. You can set your channel to a new or different channel. Take note that there are about 11 channels to choose from. It is often recommended that you set it to a single channel instead of choosing various channels that will overlap or interfere with each other. The best channels are 1, 6, and 11 because they don’t overlap.

What is a Hybrid Network? Do I need it?

There are wireless routers that support both ethernet connection to your device and also offer a wireless connection. Most wireless routers have exclusive wireless connection. A hybrid router offers a direct connection to a device if it’s connected via ethernet cable but it still offers stable WiFi connection to other devices.

The best use for a hybrid connection is for those who have home offices. You can connect your main computer via ethernet cable for speedy, uninterrupted connection. The rest of your home gadgets can connect through WiFi. This is also helpful if you have a full-time gamer in your house.

What’s the difference between firmware and software?

Firmware is a type of software that is specifically coded for a certain type of device. It is permanent software that literally tells what the hardware is supposed to do. It’s like the mastermind of the operating system of hardware and it cannot be changed. It can only be updated.

Software is a program that is developed to improve performance and provide operational information to certain devices. Software can be installed and removed from a certain device.

Key Findings & The Duel

NetGear NightHawk X10 versus Linksys AC1900

The Netgear Nighthawk is still a leap further away from our mid-range top pick. Though we can find other faster speed ac routers on the market, the realistic speed of the AC1900 by Linksys is considerably higher than other wireless connections out there. This provides smooth and easy connection to multiple devices connected to it. But when it comes to real internet speedy services, the NightHawk X10 is really a far cry away.

NetGear NightHawk X10 versus TP-Link Archer

The TP-Link Archer is considerably about 90% cheaper than the NightHawk X10. that is a very significant price drop, but the TP-Link Archer offers great features that are just a level lower than that of the NightHawk X10. The Archer has great speed, reliability, and range that can match up against mid-range wireless routers but will not be able to compare to the features and speed of the NightHawk X10.

Verdict

The NetGear NightHawk X10 is a great wireless router. At the top of its game, this is a really wonderful wireless router that offers more than just the best internet speed and features that can be found on the market. Since this is the only AD wireless router on our list, it sure does pay to have a wireless router with the best and latest internet technology. Though it is very expensive, it can stay with you for a long time and still guarantee to offer you the latest technology through the years with regard to wireless connectivity.

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Since 1997, Zephyr Company has been a major competitor in the manufacture of quality ventilation products and range hoods. With 18 years of delivering high-end products and services to their customers, Zephyr has received mixed criticism from different customers, something which has enabled the company to claim a larger share in the marketplace.

Quick Comparison Table & Our Review!

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The Best Zephyr Range Hood In The Market For The Money!

Zephyr AK2136AS Power 36" Stainless Steel Under Cabinet Range Hood

The Zephyr AK2136AS 36” Stainless Steel Under Cabinet Range Hood is a new innovation of the under cabinet range hood which have gone through some major upgrades to achieve more desirable results.

After testing this unit, we discovered that it comes with some smart features which are not available in cheaper hoods. Among these features include; 6- powerful speed levels which are touch controlled, a noise free 850 CFM powerful blower, 2×35-watts LED light bulbs, a delay off and a self-cleaning feature which makes the unit smarter as compared to its predecessors.

The Zephyr AK2136AS 36” Stainless Steel Under Cabinet RangeHood is indeed a perfect unit for those of you who treasure quality, style and performance. Although the unit is pricey as compared to other brands, its features are more advanced and upgraded giving you much more desirable results unlike other hoods along the line.

Pros

The unit is very easy to install and the motor is fairly silent especially working on the lowest setting.

The LED light bulbs which come with this appliance are very bright and shiny offering you with sufficient light required for your cooking needs.

The entire unit is lightweight and very easy to install even by a single person.

Cons

The only drawback with this unit is the LED lights which are dim as compared to the halogen lights.

Zephyr 30W in. Hurricane Under Cabinet Range Hood

The Zephyr 30W in. Hurricane Under Cabinet Range Hood comes with different colors of your choice which will perfectly complement your current décor. Its powerful Hurricane motor is the best for sucking grease and contaminants from the air while still releasing fresh air into your kitchen. The motor has a maximum noise level of 5.5 sones and 3-speed 695 CFM blowers which suck allergens and odors from your kitchen with ease.

The self-cleaning feature is another selling point of this appliance. Users only need to operate in the low setting, spray a grease cutting detergent to the fan blades then leave it to self-clean for about five minutes after which you’ll remove the cleaning cup and wash it. Its sleek and stylish design has been another selling point of this unit with most customers saying that the unit can fit in any modernized kitchen. With a weight of 40 pounds, dimensions of 32.5×25.7×10.4 inches and a 10 year parts warranty, this is a must have unit for any cooking enthusiast.

The Zephyr 30W in. Hurricane Under Cabinet Range Hood is a powerful unit which sucks out smoke, odors, steam and heat through the dusted system. Most customers have praised the performance of the motor, the halogen light bulbs and other smart features saying that they have been a major contribution to its performance.

Pros

The Zephyr 30W in. Hurricane Under Cabinet Range Hood has a sleek design which complements any type of kitchen.

The powerful 695 CFM blowers offer a complete suction of any contaminated air from your kitchen giving you more desirable results.

The self-cleaning feature is another amazing upgrade which adds value to the unit and promotes durability.

Cons

Despite the motor being very powerful, a number of customers have commented about the noise level saying that it’s too loud especially when the fan is turned on the ‘high’ setting.

Since launching their first hoods in 1997, Zephyr Company has maintained their vision of offering quality products to their customers alongside seeking to change and dominate the marketplace. The classic and architectural design of the Zephyr Europa Pyramid Series ZPYE30AS Range Hood is an example of what the company is capable of achieving.

This unit comes with credible and outstanding features which include a 400 CFM internal blower, 3-speed control, 2 powerful halogen lights and a maximum noise level of 5 sones. The unit has received mixed criticism from different verified customers but the best part is that its weight of 31 pounds and dimensions of 21×29.9×10.2 inches have been a major contribution to its performance.

Although suffering some minor setbacks, the Zephyr Europa Pyramid Series ZPYE30AS Range Hood is a unit which has been preferred by most customers due to its affordable price and stylish design. With features which are readily available in its top-rated predecessors, this unit is the best for people looking for a cheaper substitute which will meet their cooking needs.

Pros

The unit comes with a very detailed instruction manual which takes you through the installation process fast and softly.

The powerful fan is silent and performs a uniform suction of contaminated air, heat and steam leaving your kitchen fresh and clean.

The unit is very easy to install thanks to its 31 pounds weight.

Most customers have really praised the halogen lights saying that they’re bright and offer sufficient lighting to your cooking projects.

Cons

A number of customers have criticized the fan saying that it’s too loud.

Some people have also complained saying that the unit arrived with some parts missing. The best part is that Zephyr has an effective customer support which responds to customer needs with ease.

Conclusion

After an in-depth review of the best Zephyr range hoods, it’s evident that the Zephyr AK2136AS Stainless Steel Range Hood is the leading unit in the category. Among the selling features which have kept this appliance at the top of the line include a 6-speed touch control, two powerful halogen bulbs and an 850 CFM internal blower.

TheZephyr 30W in. Hurricane Under Cabinet Range Hood is the second unit in the category which adds style, value and performance in your modernized kitchen. The unit has been designed with smart and user-friendly features which include a powerful 3-speed motor, a self-cleaning feature and a maximum noise level of 5.5 sones.

Last but not least we have the Zephyr Europa Pyramid Series ZPYE30AS Range Hood which is another unit manufactured by Zephyr. With numerous features which are also available, this unit is very cheap making it readily affordable to most users.